Cost of living in Reunion compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (78元) | 42元 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 34元 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (93元) | 15元 | + 503% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (7元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (19元) | 8元 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (31元) | 53元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (31元) | 14元 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (39元) | 5.82元 | + 569% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (17元) | 5.36元 | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (62元) | 103元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (19元) | 8元 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (5,444元) | 8,839元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,621元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 386元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (4,511元) | 5,293元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (3,500元) | 3,034元 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 280元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 87元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,283元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 525元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (70元) | 50元 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (778元) | 447元 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (272元) | 235元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (933元) | 608元 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (1,167元) | 568元 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 111% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 129,883元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (591元) | 154元 | + 284% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 357元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (39元) | 40元 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (16元) | 11元 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (194元) | 74元 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 179元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (140元) | 96元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (389元) | 1,203元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (622元) | 359元 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (70元) | 67元 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (31元) | 32元 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (16元) | 28元 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 312元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (62元) | 20元 | + 212% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,490 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 38% more expensive than in China
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