Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 6% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 11% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (252 kr) | 127 kr | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (80 kr) | 90 kr | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (58 kr) | 58 kr | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 (40 kr) | 37 kr | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (18 kr) | 41 kr | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (72 kr) | 52 kr | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (24 kr) | 33 kr | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (23 kr) | 16 kr | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (85 kr) | 113 kr | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (30 kr) | 24 kr | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (12 kr) | 15 kr | - 19% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (13,115 kr) | 14,993 kr | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (9,626 kr) | 10,855 kr | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (680 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (9,347 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (6,906 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (453 kr) | 410 kr | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (525 kr) | 359 kr | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (3,771 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (1,695 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (108 kr) | 67 kr | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (117 kr) | 166 kr | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Malmo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (939 kr) | 1,056 kr | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (510 kr) | 419 kr | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (977 kr) | 930 kr | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (828 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Malmo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (300,109 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (15 kr) | 17 kr | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (630 kr) | 618 kr | + 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 335 kr | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 10% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (169 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (317 kr) | 260 kr | + 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (57 kr) | 41 kr | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (36 kr) | 31 kr | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (47 kr) | 28 kr | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (238 kr) | 295 kr | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 21% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (490 kr) | 513 kr | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (209 kr) | 289 kr | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (567 kr) | 819 kr | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (778 kr) | 857 kr | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (117 kr) | 139 kr | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (31 kr) | 43 kr | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (28 kr) | 72 kr | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (5,661 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (5.66 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 219% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (453 kr) | 306 kr | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (107 kr) | 70 kr | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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