Cost of living in Reunion compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (R$ 137) | R$ 38 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 38 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.61 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (R$ 38) | R$ 27 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 49 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.57 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (R$ 9,217) | R$ 4,100 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (R$ 5,083) | R$ 2,729 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (R$ 318) | R$ 703 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (R$ 5,408) | R$ 3,014 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (R$ 3,939) | R$ 1,957 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (R$ 191) | R$ 537 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 91 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,541) | R$ 1,841 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (R$ 1,271) | R$ 637 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 22 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (R$ 602) | R$ 290 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 254) | R$ 277 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 572) | R$ 415 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (R$ 508) | R$ 328 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (R$ 158,842) | R$ 114,792 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (R$ 248) | R$ 250 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (R$ 184) | R$ 300 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.68 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 76) | R$ 59 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R$ 318) | R$ 115 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 127) | R$ 62 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R$ 254) | R$ 234 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 445) | R$ 242 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 67) | R$ 32 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 3,177) | R$ 3,761 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.98 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (R$ 222) | R$ 141 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (R$ 67) | R$ 15 | + 339% | |
| 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 12,928 prices entered by 1,325 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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