Cost of living in Reunion compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (152元) | 43元 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (51元) | 37元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (23元) | 17元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (28元) | 16元 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (8元) | 9元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (42元) | 48元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (16元) | 13元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (11元) | 6元 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (10元) | 7元 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (71元) | 97元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (16元) | 9元 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (8元) | 13元 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (10,248元) | 13,898元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (5,652元) | 8,379元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (353元) | 462元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (6,014元) | 6,525元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (4,380元) | 4,376元 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (212元) | 516元 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 140元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (2,826元) | 1,829元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,413元) | 546元 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (64元) | 66元 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is about the same as in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (669元) | 511元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (283元) | 288元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (636元) | 654元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (564元) | 844元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (176,620元) | 148,501元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (9元) | 8元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (276元) | 206元 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (35元) | 28元 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (205元) | 386元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (35元) | 30元 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (31元) | 19元 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (28元) | 44元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (21元) | 21元 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (85元) | 82元 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (353元) | 260元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (141元) | 122元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (283元) | 417元 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (495元) | 319元 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (74元) | 90元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (23元) | 19元 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (3,532元) | 2,968元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (247元) | 410元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (75元) | 38元 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 7% more expensive than in China
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