Cost of living in Saint-Pierre, Reunion compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) is 21% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $11 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 ($12) | $7 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($10) | $4.73 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 ($1.08) | $1.02 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.70 ($4.50) | $3.36 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 ($1.98) | $2.20 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.11 ($5.00) | $4.41 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.51 ($4.27) | $3.45 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.58 ($4.36) | $1.16 | + 275% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 ($1.83) | $4.46 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 ($2.50) | $1.63 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 ($1.35) | $2.16 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) is 17% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €783 ($953) | $1,104 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €650 ($791) | $874 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 ($706) | $756 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 ($547) | $692 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $244 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 ($47) | $51 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $400 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €50 ($61) | $150 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($11) | $24 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) is 62% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 ($122) | $48 | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 ($37) | $29 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 ($146) | $93 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 ($182) | $102 | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) is 32% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,000 ($34,063) | $16,500 | + 106% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 ($1.47) | $0.57 | + 158% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($44) | $50 | - 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) is 37% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.90 ($4.74) | $5.55 | - 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €8 ($10) | $83 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.89 ($5.95) | $5.34 | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.87 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.28 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.43) | $1.39 | + 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $18 | + 22% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) is 26% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($49) | $33 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($25) | $18 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 ($55) | $40 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 ($89) | $49 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 ($4.87) | $5.00 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 ($2.43) | $3.52 | - 31% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 ($43) | $33 | + 31% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $6 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saint-Pierre (Reunion) is 10% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,616
(€2,973)
in Saint-Pierre
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,300
in Amarillo, Texas.
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