Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 28% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 29% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (8,907 Ft) | 4,348 Ft | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (2,842 Ft) | 3,056 Ft | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (2,053 Ft) | 1,328 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (428 Ft) | 535 Ft | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (1,412 Ft) | 1,248 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (640 Ft) | 1,277 Ft | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,533 Ft) | 2,117 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (839 Ft) | 772 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (800 Ft) | 435 Ft | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (509 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,994 Ft) | 3,539 Ft | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (1,050 Ft) | 883 Ft | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (430 Ft) | 368 Ft | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (463,140 Ft) | 544,788 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (339,939 Ft) | 342,574 Ft | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (24,002 Ft) | 51,877 Ft | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (330,093 Ft) | 333,973 Ft | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (243,866 Ft) | 251,130 Ft | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (16,012 Ft) | 42,668 Ft | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (18,525 Ft) | 8,511 Ft | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (133,184 Ft) | 133,212 Ft | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (59,874 Ft) | 36,737 Ft | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (3,798 Ft) | 4,842 Ft | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (4,133 Ft) | 4,218 Ft | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 8% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (33,170 Ft) | 31,856 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (18,001 Ft) | 14,687 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (34,512 Ft) | 30,258 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (29,249 Ft) | 41,629 Ft | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 49% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (10,598,006 Ft) | 10,294,200 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (541 Ft) | 624 Ft | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (22,243 Ft) | 9,430 Ft | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 7,024 Ft | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (5,970 Ft) | 3,212 Ft | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,197 Ft | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (11,193 Ft) | 24,377 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (1,999 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (1,272 Ft) | 1,339 Ft | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (1,653 Ft) | 1,414 Ft | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (1,225 Ft) | 1,054 Ft | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (579 Ft) | 1,093 Ft | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (8,414 Ft) | 5,883 Ft | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 63% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (17,286 Ft) | 13,431 Ft | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (7,390 Ft) | 5,891 Ft | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (20,010 Ft) | 20,367 Ft | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (27,482 Ft) | 20,243 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,135 Ft) | 2,640 Ft | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (1,098 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (993 Ft) | 1,079 Ft | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (199,907 Ft) | 217,544 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (200 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 561% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (16,006 Ft) | 20,194 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (3,775 Ft) | 2,335 Ft | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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