Cost of living in Reunion compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (R$ 116) | R$ 36 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 34 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (R$ 5.70) | R$ 5.82 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 54) | R$ 44 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R$ 5.94) | R$ 4.91 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (R$ 7,841) | R$ 3,746 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (R$ 4,324) | R$ 2,500 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (R$ 270) | R$ 587 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (R$ 4,601) | R$ 2,662 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (R$ 3,351) | R$ 1,703 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (R$ 162) | R$ 513 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 90 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,162) | R$ 1,987 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (R$ 1,081) | R$ 631 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 49) | R$ 21 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (R$ 512) | R$ 249 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 216) | R$ 248 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 486) | R$ 411 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (R$ 432) | R$ 301 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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$ 135,126) | R$ 115,300 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (R$ 211) | R$ 228 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (R$ 157) | R$ 263 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.31 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 65) | R$ 55 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Reunion | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R$ 270) | R$ 112 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 108) | R$ 66 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R$ 216) | R$ 215 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 378) | R$ 199 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 2,703) | R$ 4,404 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (R$ 189) | R$ 125 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 11 | + 408% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,786 prices entered by 1,648 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 34% more expensive than in Brazil
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