- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (R$ 43) | R$ 28 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (R$ 51) | R$ 7 | + 680% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.26 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.65 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.60 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 3.25 | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 40 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.21 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (R$ 3,003) | R$ 3,150 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,953 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 578 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (R$ 2,488) | R$ 2,127 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (R$ 1,930) | R$ 1,325 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 410 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 83 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,723 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 430 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (R$ 429) | R$ 203 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 150) | R$ 183 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (R$ 515) | R$ 327 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (R$ 643) | R$ 259 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,104 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.29 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (R$ 326) | R$ 202 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 236 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 22% | |
| 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$ 6 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 107) | R$ 39 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 96 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 77) | R$ 50 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (R$ 214) | R$ 176 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (R$ 343) | R$ 174 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 115 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,478 prices entered by 2,603 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 44% more expensive than in Brazil
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