Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 65% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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| Food | + 96% | |||
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| Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 96% 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$ 144) | R$ 41 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 38 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.71 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.82 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 48) | R$ 41 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 50% 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$ 7,494) | R$ 4,776 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (R$ 5,500) | R$ 3,355 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (R$ 388) | R$ 1,028 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (R$ 5,341) | R$ 4,201 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (R$ 3,946) | R$ 2,718 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (R$ 259) | R$ 847 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (R$ 300) | R$ 89 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (R$ 2,155) | R$ 1,574 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (R$ 969) | R$ 652 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 18 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 67) | R$ 21 | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 47% 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$ 537) | R$ 248 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (R$ 291) | R$ 253 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 558) | R$ 409 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (R$ 473) | R$ 316 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 39% 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$ 171,475) | R$ 113,645 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (R$ 360) | R$ 258 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 57 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 67% 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$ 97) | R$ 15 | + 526% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 58 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (R$ 181) | R$ 285 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.92 | + 235% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.65 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 136) | R$ 53 | + 158% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 121% 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$ 280) | R$ 123 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 120) | R$ 61 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (R$ 324) | R$ 219 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (R$ 445) | R$ 281 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 67) | R$ 36 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 3,234) | R$ 2,774 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (R$ 3.23) | R$ 0.73 | + 344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 259) | R$ 162 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (R$ 61) | R$ 11 | + 445% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 508 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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