Cost of living in Comoros compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Comoros is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Comoros | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,750 Franc ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,314 Franc ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.11 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 947 Franc ($2.03) | $0.99 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc ($3.05) | $3.32 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,123 Franc ($2.40) | $4.43 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,167 Franc ($2.50) | $3.93 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 738 Franc ($1.58) | $1.92 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($2.14) | $3.31 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,103 Franc ($2.36) | $2.26 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 199 Franc ($0.43) | $2.48 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Comoros is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Comoros | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 227,554 Franc ($487) | $2,516 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 158,325 Franc ($339) | $1,959 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 Franc ($32) | $201 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 112,450 Franc ($241) | $1,781 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc ($161) | $1,347 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc ($21) | $138 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,788 Franc ($19) | $56 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $300 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 Franc ($2.14) | $27 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Comoros is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Comoros | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $121 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Comoros is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Comoros | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,483 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc ($1.34) | $1.07 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Comoros is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Comoros | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc ($2.14) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 Franc ($11) | $125 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,000 Franc ($2.14) | $4.15 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,803 Franc ($6) | $5.50 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,227 Franc ($2.63) | $4.18 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($3.21) | $2.05 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Comoros is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Comoros | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,029 Franc ($21) | $49 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,000 Franc ($64) | $84 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc ($7) | $5.19 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,239 Franc ($4.80) | $6 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $490 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.13) | $0.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc ($54) | $53 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($2.14) | $9 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,114 prices entered by 2,602 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Comoros is 49% cheaper than in United States
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