Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 5% more expensive than in Oshawa (Canada)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 28% more expensive than in Oshawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Oshawa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (C$36) | C$16 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (C$8) | C$7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (C$1.71) | C$2.59 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (C$5.64) | C$3.62 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (C$2.56) | C$4.42 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$7 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (C$3.35) | C$3.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (C$3.19) | C$2.68 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (C$2.03) | C$3.55 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$12) | C$17 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (C$4.19) | C$2.07 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (C$1.72) | C$1.21 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 19% cheaper than in Oshawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Oshawa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (C$1,849) | C$2,372 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (C$1,357) | C$1,735 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (C$96) | C$239 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (C$1,318) | C$1,812 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (C$974) | C$1,356 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (C$64) | C$182 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (C$74) | C$57 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (C$532) | C$566 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (C$239) | C$160 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$8 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (C$16) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 56% more expensive than in Oshawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Oshawa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (C$132) | C$61 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (C$72) | C$50 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$138) | C$107 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (C$117) | C$114 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Oshawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Oshawa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (C$42,308) | C$22,784 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (C$2.16) | C$1.29 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (C$89) | C$112 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$25 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 18% more expensive than in Oshawa (Canada) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Oshawa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (C$24) | C$12 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$17 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (C$45) | C$75 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (C$5.08) | C$4.73 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (C$7) | C$5.30 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (C$4.89) | C$2.50 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (C$2.31) | C$2.07 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$34) | C$25 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 20% more expensive than in Oshawa (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Saint-Denis | Oshawa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (C$69) | C$50 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$30) | C$28 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$80) | C$211 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (C$110) | C$101 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$17) | C$12 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (C$4.38) | C$4.84 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (C$3.96) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (C$798) | C$581 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (C$0.80) | C$0.58 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$64) | C$47 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$15) | C$12 | + 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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