Cost of living in Reunion compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 180% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (R$ 168) | R$ 28 | + 504% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.50 (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.92 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.52 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.59 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.93 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 67) | R$ 38 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.48 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 129% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (R$ 10,055) | R$ 3,034 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (R$ 5,363) | R$ 1,833 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (R$ 335) | R$ 511 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €925 (R$ 6,198) | R$ 2,134 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (R$ 4,156) | R$ 1,308 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (R$ 201) | R$ 372 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 79 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,681) | R$ 1,693 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (R$ 1,341) | R$ 474 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 17 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (R$ 469) | R$ 200 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 268) | R$ 187 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 603) | R$ 329 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (R$ 469) | R$ 247 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (R$ 167,583) | R$ 89,897 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (R$ 261) | R$ 221 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (R$ 194) | R$ 217 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 166% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.93 | + 238% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.04 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (R$ 80) | R$ 44 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (R$ 335) | R$ 93 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 134) | R$ 53 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (R$ 268) | R$ 216 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 469) | R$ 180 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 80) | R$ 25 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (R$ 3,352) | R$ 3,580 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (R$ 201) | R$ 119 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (R$ 75) | R$ 10 | + 644% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,655 prices entered by 1,771 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 101% more expensive than in Brazil
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