Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 23% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 23% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | San Jose del Cabo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (Mex$ 486) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 122 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 66 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.53 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 74 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 64 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 35 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (Mex$ 28) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 163) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 28 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 58% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | San Jose del Cabo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 (Mex$ 25,247) | Mex$ 16,472 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 (Mex$ 18,531) | Mex$ 10,589 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (Mex$ 1,308) | Mex$ 1,810 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 (Mex$ 17,995) | Mex$ 11,943 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 (Mex$ 13,294) | Mex$ 5,952 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 (Mex$ 873) | Mex$ 1,401 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 (Mex$ 1,010) | Mex$ 508 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (Mex$ 7,260) | Mex$ 8,382 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (Mex$ 3,264) | Mex$ 3,286 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 197 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 80 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 27% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | San Jose del Cabo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (Mex$ 1,808) | Mex$ 612 | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (Mex$ 981) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Mex$ 1,881) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (Mex$ 1,594) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | San Jose del Cabo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 (Mex$ 577,737) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 1,252 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 641 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 23% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | San Jose del Cabo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (Mex$ 325) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (Mex$ 610) | Mex$ 500 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Mex$ 109) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 (Mex$ 69) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 (Mex$ 90) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 25 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 28 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 158 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 27% more expensive than in San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) | ||||
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| Saint-Denis | San Jose del Cabo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Mex$ 942) | Mex$ 403 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 115 | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Mex$ 1,091) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (Mex$ 1,498) | Mex$ 907 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Mex$ 225) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 55 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 (Mex$ 54) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (Mex$ 10,898) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (Mex$ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Mex$ 873) | Mex$ 1,205 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Mex$ 206) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
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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