Mid-Range Travel Guide: Comoros

Accommodation

$45-110 per night

Mid-range hotels, boutique guesthouses, private rooms with en-suite bathrooms

Food & Dining

$25-55 per day

Mix of local restaurants and hotel dining, fresh seafood, some international cuisine

Transportation

$20-60 per day

Private taxis, rental cars, domestic flights between islands, organized transfers

Activities

$30-80 per day

Guided tours, snorkeling trips, cultural experiences, national park entries

Eat at local markets and small family restaurants instead of tourist-oriented establishments (typically 60-70% cheaper)

Use shared taxis and local buses rather than private transport (usually 70-80% savings)

Stay in local guesthouses run by Comorian families rather than international-style hotels (generally 40-60% less expensive)

Book inter-island travel by ferry instead of domestic flights when time permits (typically 50-70% cheaper)

Purchase fresh produce and snacks from local markets for breakfast and lunch (usually saves $15-30 per day)

Travel during shoulder seasons to avoid peak pricing (generally 20-35% lower costs)

Negotiate prices for tours and activities, especially for multi-day packages (potential 15-25% savings)

Relying solely on hotel restaurants and tourist areas for meals (typically costs 100-200% more than local options)

Not carrying enough cash - ATMs are limited and card acceptance is minimal outside major hotels (can lead to expensive emergency transfers)

Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season without alternatives (often results in 50-100% price premiums)

Underestimating inter-island transport costs and time - flights and ferries can be expensive and infrequent (budget at least $50-150 per island transfer)