Comoros

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General Country Information 🌍

Capital Moroni
Country Comoros
Currency Comorian franc
Main religion Islam

In numbers… 📐

Female 51.2%
Gdp $1.316 billion
Size 2,235 km²
Population 850,886
Population density 381/km²
Kids per female 4.72
City population 39.4%

Weather ⛅

Winter 24∘C
Summer 27∘C

Language and Education 🔬

Main Language Arabic, French
Population able to read 81.7%
Population with a college degree 4.3%
Population able to speak english 3.2%

Well-being 💉

Air quality 65 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? no

Safety 👮

LGBT friendly? No
Crime 4.1/10

Transportation ✈️

Driving side Right
Main airline Int’l des Comores
Main airport Prince Said Ibrahim Intl.

Costs and Prices 🤑

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods 💰

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $0.5
Cigarettes $1.5
Burger $2
Coffee $1
Beer $1

Accomedation Costs 🛌

Type Price (USD)
Flat $200/month
Hotel 3 star $50/night
Hotel 5 star $100/night

Transportation Costs 🚐

Type Price (USD)
Cab $5/10km
Petrol $1.20/l
Rental car $30/day
Public transportation $2/daypass
Bike rental $5/day

Taxes 💸

Type Rate
Tax rate 15%
Vat 10%

Average Income 💼

Income $1500

Tipping 💁️

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10%
Coffeeshop 10%
Services 10%

Digital 🤖

Internet speed 1.6/MBits
Tld .km
Free wifi 5/10
Population with access to internet 15%
Phone mobile data $10 for 10GB

Electricity 🔌

Power grid 50% (Uptime)
Sockets Type C, Type E

Shopping 🛒

Opening Times 🕰

Closing days None
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 8:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation 😃

Bars and Nightlife 🕺

Closing hour of bars and clubs N/A
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 2/10
Bars 3/10

Parks and leisure 🎢

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 4/10
Public Parks 5/10
Swimming 8/10

Sports ⚽

Most popular Sport Football

Food 🍕️

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Mkatra A coconut rice dish with meat or fish 5-10
M’tsolola A cassava and coconut dish 3-5
M’tsogho A grilled fish dish 7-12
M’tsakou A coconut and banana dish 4-6
M’tsanga A grilled chicken dish 6-10

Drinks 🍻️

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
M’sindzano A traditional Comorian drink made from coconut milk and rice 1-2
M’djoboro A refreshing drink made from tamarind juice 1-2
M’tsolo A sweet drink made from fermented sugarcane juice 1-2
M’tsangamouji A traditional Comorian drink made from coconut milk and cassava 1-2
M’tsakoudjou A traditional Comorian drink made from coconut milk and banana 1-2

Souvenirs 👜

Souvenir Description Price
Comorian perfume A fragrant blend of local flowers and spices $10-$20
Comorian jewelry Handmade jewelry made from silver, gold, and other metals $20-$100
Comorian pottery Hand-painted pottery with traditional designs $10-$50
Comorian textiles Hand-woven textiles with vibrant colors and patterns $20-$100
Comorian spices A variety of spices, including cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg $5-$10

Holidays 🍹

Holiday Name Time Description
New Year’s Day January 1 The first day of the year
Eid al-Fitr End of Ramadan The end of the Muslim fasting month
Independence Day July 6 The anniversary of the country’s independence from France in 1975
Eid al-Adha 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah The Muslim festival of sacrifice
Islamic New Year 1st day of Muharram The first day of the Islamic calendar
Prophet’s Birthday 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad
Christmas Day December 25 The birth of Jesus Christ

News 📰

Medium Name
Newspaper Al-Watwan
Online news Comoros News
Tv ORTC
Radio Radio Comoros