Comoros, Moroni

Overview

Comoros, Moroni Moroni is the capital and largest city of the Comoros. Moroni has many excellent beaches. Exports include vanilla, cocoa, and coffee.

The Comoros is in Southern Africa. A group of islands at the northern mouth of the Mozambique Channel, about two-thirds of the way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique. The climate is tropical marine.

The official languages are French and Arabic. Most people speak Comoran, a mix of Arabic and Swahili. The main religion is Islam.

The economy of Comoros with an estimated gross domestic product (GDP) per capita income of about $700, is among the world's poorest and least developed nations. Comoros is made up of three islands that have inadequate transportation links, a young and rapidly increasing population, and few natural resources. The low educational level of the labour force contributes to a subsistence level of economic activity, high unemployment, and a heavy dependence on foreign grants and technical assistance.

In the Comoros business is relatively informal and slow. Expatriate business dress is neat but relatively casual, such as a lightweight suit, and should respect Muslim sensitivities by covering shoulders, chest and knees.

The security risk for expatriates in the Comoros is low, but medium in Anjouan and Moroni. Risks include petty crime such as pickpocketing and mugging, and those related to protests. Other risks include those related to tropical storms as well as volcanic activity.

The currency of the Comoros is the Comoros Franc (KMF). The Comoros is largely a cash based economy. ATMs and banking facilities are limited. Very few hotels accept credit cards. Some hotels and restaurants will accept some foreign currencies such as US Dollars.

Medical facilities are basic and limited on all three islands, and are mostly private. Malaria and cholera are common.

The population of Moroni is 54,000 (2019 est.), while the inflation rate (CPI) is -1.6% for Comoros as at December 2017.

Xpatulator Hypothetical Tax for Comoros is based on the current personal income tax rates which are progressive up to 30%.

Cost Of Living

The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in Moroni as at 1 January 2019 is high in comparison to other places in the world.

In Moroni, the cost of each basket, based on local prices, compared to the international average, is categorized follows (Exact cost of living percentages only available in personalised reports):
1) Alcohol (where available) & Tobacco: Very High
2) Clothing: Low
3) Communication: Very High
4) Education: Very High
5) Furniture & Appliances: High
6) Groceries: High
7) Healthcare: Low
8) Household Accommodation: High
9) Miscellaneous: Average
10) Personal Care: Low
11) Recreation & Culture: Very High
12) Restaurants Meals Out and Hotels: Very Low
13) Transport: High

Moroni is for example 34.5% more expensive than Houston TX for groceries, 37.2% more expensive for household costs than Kuala Lumpur, and 73.5% more expensive for transport costs than Dubai.

Moroni is ranked as a high degree of hardship location.

The hardship premium for Moroni for an expat from Perth, is for example 20%, i.e. host location (Moroni) premium of 30% minus home (Perth) location premium of 10%.

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The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in Moroni as at 1 January 2019 is high in comparison to other places in the world.

Moroni is ranked as a high degree of hardship location.