Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 32% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina)
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 54% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (ARS $2,925) | ARS $1,449 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (ARS $933) | ARS $1,071 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (ARS $674) | ARS $359 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (ARS $140) | ARS $133 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 (ARS $464) | ARS $306 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (ARS $210) | ARS $292 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (ARS $832) | ARS $469 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (ARS $276) | ARS $195 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (ARS $263) | ARS $74 | + 254% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (ARS $167) | ARS $177 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (ARS $983) | ARS $545 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (ARS $345) | ARS $289 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (ARS $141) | ARS $70 | + 102% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 48% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (ARS $152,089) | ARS $72,409 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (ARS $111,631) | ARS $40,793 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (ARS $7,882) | ARS $5,536 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (ARS $108,398) | ARS $55,535 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (ARS $80,082) | ARS $48,261 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (ARS $5,258) | ARS $4,405 | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (ARS $6,083) | ARS $6,800 | - 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (ARS $43,736) | ARS $55,563 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (ARS $19,662) | ARS $29,548 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (ARS $1,247) | ARS $616 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (ARS $1,357) | ARS $390 | + 248% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (ARS $10,893) | ARS $8,649 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (ARS $5,911) | ARS $6,191 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (ARS $11,333) | ARS $12,670 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (ARS $9,605) | ARS $13,705 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 7% cheaper than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (ARS $3,480,241) | ARS $4,952,540 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (ARS $178) | ARS $131 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (ARS $7,304) | ARS $7,176 | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $1,877 | - | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 41% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (ARS $1,961) | ARS $806 | + 143% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ARS $1,582 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (ARS $3,676) | ARS $2,171 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (ARS $656) | ARS $690 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (ARS $418) | ARS $220 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (ARS $543) | ARS $448 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (ARS $402) | ARS $391 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (ARS $190) | ARS $266 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (ARS $2,763) | ARS $1,972 | + 40% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 104% more expensive than in Bahía Blanca (Argentina) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Bahía Blanca | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (ARS $5,677) | ARS $3,816 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (ARS $2,427) | ARS $964 | + 152% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (ARS $6,571) | ARS $3,853 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (ARS $9,025) | ARS $4,799 | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (ARS $1,358) | ARS $843 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (ARS $361) | ARS $363 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (ARS $326) | ARS $355 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (ARS $65,647) | ARS $18,324 | + 258% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (ARS $66) | ARS $9 | + 623% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (ARS $5,256) | ARS $6,681 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (ARS $1,240) | ARS $311 | + 298% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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