Cost of living in Reunion compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (178元) | 41元 | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (60元) | 38元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (27元) | 15元 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (33元) | 16元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (10元) | 10元 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (50元) | 50元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (18元) | 16元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 6元 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (11元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (83元) | 89元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (19元) | 8元 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (9元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (12,018元) | 11,256元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (6,628元) | 5,248元 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (414元) | 450元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (7,052元) | 6,564元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (5,136元) | 3,518元 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (249元) | 296元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (3,314元) | 1,460元 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (1,657元) | 553元 | + 200% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (75元) | 50元 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (785元) | 418元 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (331元) | 302元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (746元) | 553元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (662元) | 705元 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (207,113元) | 137,169元 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (323元) | 228元 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| 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 (41元) | 45元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (240元) | 114元 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (41元) | 67元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (36元) | 57元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (33元) | 25元 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (25元) | 6元 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (15元) | 15元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (99元) | 64元 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Reunion | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (414元) | 169元 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (166元) | 100元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (331元) | 1,179元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (580元) | 320元 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (87元) | 81元 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (29元) | 28元 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (27元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (4,142元) | 3,680元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (289元) | 394元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (88元) | 25元 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 738 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 38% more expensive than in China
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