Cost of living in Reunion compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 188% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (R$ 170) | R$ 28 | + 505% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.50 (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.89 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.60 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (R$ 41) | R$ 18 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.56 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.84 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 38 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.38 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 136% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (R$ 10,184) | R$ 3,099 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (R$ 5,431) | R$ 1,821 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (R$ 339) | R$ 493 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (R$ 6,789) | R$ 2,082 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (R$ 4,209) | R$ 1,295 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (R$ 204) | R$ 364 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 79 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,716) | R$ 1,687 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (R$ 1,358) | R$ 468 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 61) | R$ 17 | + 259% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (R$ 475) | R$ 213 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 272) | R$ 194 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 611) | R$ 327 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (R$ 475) | R$ 248 | + 91% | |
| 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 | €25,000 (R$ 169,727) | R$ 88,098 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.47 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (R$ 265) | R$ 224 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (R$ 197) | R$ 218 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.96 | + 241% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.10 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 81) | R$ 43 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R$ 339) | R$ 94 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 136) | R$ 53 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R$ 272) | R$ 224 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 475) | R$ 183 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 81) | R$ 25 | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 3,395) | R$ 3,564 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (R$ 204) | R$ 117 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (R$ 76) | R$ 10 | + 646% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,774 prices entered by 1,574 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 104% more expensive than in Brazil
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