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Cost of living in Reunion compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (76元) | 48元 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (76元) | 34元 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (91元) | 14元 | + 561% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 14元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (19元) | 8元 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (30元) | 61元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (30元) | 13元 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (38元) | 6元 | + 520% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (15元) | 5.64元 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61元) | 112元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (19元) | 7元 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (15元) | 11元 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (5,315元) | 8,932元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,292元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 423元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (4,404元) | 5,129元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (3,417元) | 3,286元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 281元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 88元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,046元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 714元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (68元) | 40元 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (759元) | 525元 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (266元) | 281元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (911元) | 629元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (1,139元) | 675元 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 110% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,741元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (11元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (577元) | 150元 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 249元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (38元) | 31元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (190元) | 56元 | + 241% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 155元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (137元) | 89元 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (380元) | 951元 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (607元) | 386元 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (68元) | 59元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (15元) | 30元 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,237元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 297元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (61元) | 21元 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,149 prices entered by 518 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 42% more expensive than in China
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