Cost of living in Comoros compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc ($12) | $15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc ($8) | $8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.25 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc ($2.34) | $0.88 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc ($3.51) | $2.94 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc ($2.77) | $4.11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc ($2.88) | $3.31 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc ($1.82) | $1.67 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($2.47) | $3.31 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc ($2.72) | $1.99 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc ($0.49) | $2.06 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc ($562) | $2,212 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc ($391) | $1,551 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc ($37) | $178 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc ($278) | $1,534 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc ($185) | $1,114 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc ($25) | $111 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc ($22) | $50 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $271 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc ($11) | $11 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc ($2.47) | $22 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $109 | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,574 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc ($1.54) | $0.64 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc ($2.47) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($12) | $112 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc ($2.47) | $3.47 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc ($7) | $4.93 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc ($3.03) | $3.64 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($3.70) | $1.82 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc ($25) | $46 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc ($74) | $80 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc ($9) | $5.05 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc ($5.53) | $5.84 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.15) | $0.51 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc ($62) | $50 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($2.47) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,052 prices entered by 4,187 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Comoros is 38% cheaper than in United States
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