Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 47% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 91% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (R$ 123) | R$ 37 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 32 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (R$ 5.93) | R$ 4.82 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.62 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 45 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 3.88 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 47% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (R$ 6,416) | R$ 4,587 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (R$ 4,709) | R$ 3,144 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (R$ 333) | R$ 857 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (R$ 4,573) | R$ 3,309 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (R$ 3,378) | R$ 2,027 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (R$ 222) | R$ 418 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (R$ 257) | R$ 113 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (R$ 1,845) | R$ 1,701 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (R$ 829) | R$ 641 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 57) | R$ 21 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 39% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 460) | R$ 213 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (R$ 249) | R$ 213 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 478) | R$ 367 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (R$ 405) | R$ 316 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 23% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (R$ 146,822) | R$ 108,177 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (R$ 308) | R$ 243 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 53% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (R$ 83) | R$ 25 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 45 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (R$ 155) | R$ 240 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.86 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 117) | R$ 53 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 46% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (R$ 239) | R$ 141 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 102) | R$ 62 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (R$ 277) | R$ 213 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (R$ 381) | R$ 224 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 57) | R$ 37 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 2,769) | R$ 4,126 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (R$ 2.77) | R$ 1.49 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 222) | R$ 150 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (R$ 52) | R$ 10 | + 434% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 941 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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