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🇰🇲Comoros
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Moroni
Population
899,010
Currency
Comorian franc (KMF CF)
Languages
Shikomor, Français, Arabe
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+269
Timezone
Indian/Comoro
Area
1,862 km²
Government
Federal Islamic Republic
National day
July 6 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.km
About
Comoros is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean consisting of four main islands, located between Madagascar and Mozambique. A low-income country, it faces economic and political challenges but boasts rich biodiversity and a unique culture influenced by Islam, African, and Arab traditions.
Safety
Risk level :Moderate to high risk according to official advisories (France, USA, UK)
Risk areas
Grande Comore (Moroni) - Crime and political unrestAnjouan - ProtestsMohéli - Low
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Increased vigilance in public places
- Follow embassy alerts
Transport
- Prefer official transportation
- Check insurance
Natural risks(Seasonal cyclones (Nov-Mar), volcanic earthquakes)
- Follow weather alerts
- Avoid coastal areas during season
Health(Limited healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Mandatory vaccines: yellow fever
- Medical repatriation insurance
- Bottled water
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Local currency in cash
- Respect Islamic customs
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city centerenviron 650 € (~ 720)
1-bedroom apartment in the city centerenviron 650 € (~ 720)
1-bedroom apartment in the suburbsenviron 540 € (~ 600)
3-bedroom apartment in the city centerenviron 1 250 € (~ 1 380)
3-bedroom apartment in the suburbsenviron 1 015 € (~ 1 120)
Food
Inexpensive restaurant mealenviron 5-10
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurantenviron 20-30
McDonald's menunon disponible
Local beer (0.5L)environ 2-3
Cappuccinoenviron 2-3
Water (1.5L)environ 1-2
Bread (500g)environ 1-2
Milk (1L)environ 1-2
Eggs (12)environ 2-3
Chicken (1kg)environ 5-7
Apples (1kg)environ 3-5
Bananas (1kg)environ 1-2
Transport
Public transport ticketenviron 0.50-1
Monthly transport subscriptionenviron 10-20
Taxi ride (start)environ 1-2
Taxi (1km)environ 0.50-1
Gasoline (1L)environ 1-2
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)environ 20-50
Tennis court (1h weekend)environ 10-20
Cinemaenviron 5-10
Theaterenviron 10-20
Health
General practitioner consultationenviron 10-20
Dentist consultationenviron 20-50
Antibiotic medicationsenviron 5-10
Cold medications (6 days)environ 10-20
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)environ 20-50 USD/mois
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)environ 10-20 USD/mois
Utilities for 85m² apartmentenviron 50-100 USD/mois
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)environ 30-50 USD
Nike sports shoesenviron 50-100 USD
International primary school (monthly)environ 100-300 USD
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type E
Emergency numbers
Police17
Ambulance184
Fire department18
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not common, round up the bill