Cost of living in Reunion compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (R$ 56) | R$ 7 | + 676% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.33 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.64 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 6.00 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.05 | + 475% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.55 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 40 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.34 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (R$ 3,258) | R$ 3,268 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,940 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 572 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (R$ 2,700) | R$ 2,041 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (R$ 2,095) | R$ 1,339 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 359 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 78 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,534 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 428 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 42) | R$ 16 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (R$ 465) | R$ 199 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 163) | R$ 166 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (R$ 559) | R$ 306 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (R$ 698) | R$ 242 | + 188% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,899 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (R$ 354) | R$ 211 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.69 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 116) | R$ 37 | + 211% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 101 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 84) | R$ 51 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (R$ 233) | R$ 219 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (R$ 372) | R$ 177 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 42) | R$ 23 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,425 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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