Cost of living in Reunion compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (163元) | 46元 | + 257% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (55元) | 40元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (8元) | 18元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (30元) | 19元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (9元) | 11元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (45元) | 62元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (17元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (11元) | 6元 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (10元) | 7元 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (76元) | 116元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (17元) | 9元 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (10,998元) | 15,641元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (6,065元) | 9,134元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (379元) | 405元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (6,453元) | 7,815元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (4,700元) | 4,294元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (227元) | 249元 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (3,033元) | 1,086元 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,516元) | 589元 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (68元) | 51元 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (718元) | 524元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (303元) | 247元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (682元) | 629元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (606元) | 843元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (189,534元) | 161,247元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (10元) | 9元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (296元) | 204元 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is about the same as in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (38元) | 39元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (220元) | 391元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (38元) | 53元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (33元) | 33元 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (23元) | 13元 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (91元) | 74元 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (379元) | 265元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (152元) | 110元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (303元) | 1,294元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (531元) | 348元 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (80元) | 79元 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (27元) | 29元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (25元) | 18元 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (3,791元) | 3,321元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (265元) | 410元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (80元) | 24元 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 11% more expensive than in China
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