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Monthly cost in the Comoros
Spending runs from KMF 32,300 a month in the poorest fifth to KMF 144,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
KMF 62,900
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
KMF 32,300richest 20%
KMF 144,000
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Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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KMF 32,300/mo
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KMF 53,600
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KMF 21,300
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in the Comoros?
A typical person in the Comoros spends about KMF 62,900 a month — around KMF 755,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in the Comoros?
By spending, The Comoros ranks #139 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about KMF 62,900 a month, the poorest 20% about KMF 32,300 and the richest 20% about KMF 144,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in the Comoros in US dollars?
The cost of living in the Comoros is about $148 a month, or roughly $1,776 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in the Comoros?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about KMF 32,300 a month per person, a typical one around KMF 62,900, and a comfortable life around KMF 81,200. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in the Comoros enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about KMF 62,900 a month, while the average take-home pay in the Comoros is about KMF 120,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in the Comoros.
Is the Comoros an expensive country to live in?
No. The Comoros is more expensive than 25% of countries worldwide and ranks 17th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in the Comoros?
The Comoros uses the Comorian Franc (KMF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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