Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 6% more expensive than in Montpellier (France)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 6% cheaper than in Montpellier (France) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 | €18 | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €10 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 | €5.79 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €1.04 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 | €4.05 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 | €2.54 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €8 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 | €2.53 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 | €1.94 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 | €2.61 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 | €2.05 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 | €1.24 | - 13% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Montpellier (France) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 | €1,331 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 | €1,026 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 | €142 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 | €733 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 | €652 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 | €65 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 | €23 | + 98% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 | €271 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 | €106 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €8 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €12 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Montpellier (France) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €94 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 | €33 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €80 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 | €114 | - 36% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 14% more expensive than in Montpellier (France) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 | €25,798 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 | €1.85 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 | €40 | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €26 | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 12% more expensive than in Montpellier (France) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 | €5.36 | + 178% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 | €26 | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 | €4.90 | + 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 | €4.33 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 | €4.08 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 | €1.90 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 | €3.02 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €23 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 12% more expensive than in Montpellier (France) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €41 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €19 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €91 | - 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 | €52 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €11 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 | €3.21 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 | €7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 | €507 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 | €0.33 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €32 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €11 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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