Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 58% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius)
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Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 104% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Port Louis | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (₨1,117) | ₨269 | + 315% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨356) | ₨202 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (₨257) | ₨136 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (₨54) | ₨48 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 (₨177) | ₨84 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (₨80) | ₨75 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨317) | ₨184 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (₨105) | ₨83 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (₨100) | ₨49 | + 105% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (₨64) | ₨69 | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨375) | ₨486 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (₨132) | ₨73 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (₨54) | ₨20 | + 167% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 62% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Port Louis | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (₨58,058) | ₨34,860 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (₨42,614) | ₨22,391 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (₨3,009) | ₨2,609 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (₨41,380) | ₨29,703 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (₨30,571) | ₨13,498 | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (₨2,007) | ₨1,808 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (₨2,322) | ₨1,157 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 (₨16,696) | ₨21,902 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (₨7,506) | ₨4,892 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨476) | ₨258 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨518) | ₨433 | + 20% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 25% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨4,158) | ₨3,052 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (₨2,257) | ₨1,823 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₨4,326) | ₨3,631 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (₨3,667) | ₨3,370 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 30% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (₨1,328,546) | ₨1,109,350 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (₨68) | ₨72 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (₨2,788) | ₨1,846 | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨814 | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 34% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Port Louis | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (₨748) | ₨267 | + 180% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨450 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (₨1,403) | ₨1,038 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨251) | ₨213 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (₨159) | ₨180 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (₨207) | ₨238 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (₨154) | ₨85 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (₨73) | ₨69 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₨1,055) | ₨522 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 83% more expensive than in Port Louis (Mauritius) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Port Louis | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (₨2,167) | ₨1,447 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨926) | ₨566 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨2,508) | ₨1,359 | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (₨3,445) | ₨2,089 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨518) | ₨436 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (₨138) | ₨136 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (₨124) | ₨180 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (₨25,060) | ₨30,145 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (₨25) | ₨3.01 | + 731% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨2,006) | ₨1,822 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨473) | ₨242 | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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