Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 15% more expensive than in Bologna (Italy)
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 18% more expensive than in Bologna (Italy) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Bologna | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 | €13 | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €9 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 | €4.73 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €1.22 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 | €3.42 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 | €2.21 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €9 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 | €1.87 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 | €1.25 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €1.26 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 | €1.96 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 | €1.10 | - 2% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Bologna (Italy) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Bologna | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 | €1,344 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 | €825 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 | €153 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 | €766 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 | €553 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 | €102 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 | €24 | + 95% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 | €364 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 | €121 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €4.51 | + 111% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €11 | - 8% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 5% cheaper than in Bologna (Italy) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €79 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 | €43 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €113 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 | €123 | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 22% more expensive than in Bologna (Italy) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 | €23,687 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 | €1.79 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 | €36 | + 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 6% cheaper than in Bologna (Italy) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Bologna | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 | €9 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 | €80 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 | €5.97 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 | €3.61 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 | €3.09 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 | €2.09 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 | €1.80 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €16 | + 32% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 35% more expensive than in Bologna (Italy) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Bologna | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €40 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €19 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €56 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 | €64 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €1.50 | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 | €5.76 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 | €486 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 | €0.14 | + 270% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €54 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €5.94 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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