Cost of living in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is about the same as in Vancouver, Washington (United States)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 7% more expensive than in Vancouver, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Vancouver, Washington | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 ($26) | $19 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.13 ($5.97) | $3.74 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 ($1.24) | $0.90 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 ($4.10) | $2.61 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.60 ($1.86) | $3.87 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 ($2.44) | $2.57 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 ($2.33) | $1.60 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 ($1.48) | $3.04 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 ($3.05) | $2.35 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.07 ($1.25) | $1.40 | - 11% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 26% cheaper than in Vancouver, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Vancouver, Washington | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,158 ($1,346) | $1,952 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €850 ($988) | $1,361 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 ($70) | $163 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €826 ($960) | $1,244 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €610 ($709) | $920 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €40 ($47) | $195 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 ($54) | $51 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 ($387) | $264 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($174) | $146 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($11) | $12 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 29% more expensive than in Vancouver, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Vancouver, Washington | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 ($96) | $44 | + 118% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 ($52) | $53 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($100) | $66 | + 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 ($85) | $113 | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 10% more expensive than in Vancouver, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Vancouver, Washington | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,507 ($30,809) | $21,849 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 ($1.57) | $1.15 | + 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €56 ($65) | $66 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $24 | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 28% cheaper than in Vancouver, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Vancouver, Washington | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 ($17) | $7 | + 145% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 ($33) | $187 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.81) | $7 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.18 ($3.70) | $3.14 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 ($4.80) | $4.21 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.06 ($3.56) | $4.31 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.45 ($1.68) | $1.70 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($24) | $21 | + 14% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Denis (Reunion) is 36% more expensive than in Vancouver, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Saint-Denis | Vancouver, Washington | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($50) | $42 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($21) | $23 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 ($58) | $124 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 ($80) | $76 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $11 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 ($3.19) | $4.89 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.48 ($2.89) | $4.93 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 ($581) | $432 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 ($0.58) | $0.18 | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($47) | $46 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($11) | $10 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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