Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 29% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (1,380 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 128% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (440 Birr) | 334 Birr | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (318 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (66 Birr) | 108 Birr | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 (219 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (99 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (392 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (130 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (124 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (79 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (464 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 161% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (163 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 159% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (67 Birr) | 82 Birr | - 18% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 9% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (71,741 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (52,657 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (3,718 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (51,132 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (37,775 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (2,480 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (2,869 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 204% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (20,630 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (9,274 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (588 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (640 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 61% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (5,138 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (2,788 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (5,346 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (4,531 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 82% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 62% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (1,641,636 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (84 Birr) | 75 Birr | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (3,445 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | + 175% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 291 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (925 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,831 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (1,734 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (310 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 374% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (197 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (256 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (190 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (90 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (1,303 Birr) | 558 Birr | + 133% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 14% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (2,678 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (1,145 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 288% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (3,100 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (4,257 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (641 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (170 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (154 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 114% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (30,966 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (31 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 140% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (2,479 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (585 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 70% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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