Cost of living in Reunion compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (R$ 112) | R$ 30 | + 272% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 31 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.40 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.83 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.67 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 43 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R$ 5.71) | R$ 3.82 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (R$ 7,537) | R$ 2,832 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (R$ 4,156) | R$ 2,002 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (R$ 260) | R$ 592 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (R$ 4,422) | R$ 2,242 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (R$ 3,221) | R$ 1,480 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (R$ 156) | R$ 414 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 84 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,078) | R$ 2,006 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (R$ 1,039) | R$ 585 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 47) | R$ 19 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (R$ 492) | R$ 245 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 208) | R$ 219 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 468) | R$ 347 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (R$ 415) | R$ 261 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (R$ 129,890) | R$ 99,097 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (R$ 203) | R$ 223 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (R$ 151) | R$ 244 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.62 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 62) | R$ 47 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R$ 260) | R$ 92 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 104) | R$ 54 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R$ 208) | R$ 189 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 364) | R$ 189 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 55) | R$ 26 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 2,598) | R$ 3,925 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (R$ 182) | R$ 123 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (R$ 55) | R$ 12 | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,351 prices entered by 2,018 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 44% more expensive than in Brazil
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