- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (78元) | 53元 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (78元) | 34元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (94元) | 15元 | + 523% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 15元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (20元) | 8元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (31元) | 61元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (31元) | 13元 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (39元) | 7元 | + 494% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (16元) | 5.78元 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 111元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (20元) | 8元 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (16元) | 12元 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (5,477元) | 9,733元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,487元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 446元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (4,538元) | 5,612元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (3,521元) | 3,578元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 325元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 85元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,229元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 670元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (70元) | 38元 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (782元) | 545元 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (274元) | 270元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (939元) | 612元 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (1,174元) | 685元 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 114% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,984元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (12元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (595元) | 153元 | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 456元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (39元) | 28元 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (16元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (196元) | 60元 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 155元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (141元) | 87元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (391元) | 749元 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (626元) | 368元 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (70元) | 60元 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (31元) | 34元 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 300元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (63元) | 20元 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,363 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 41% more expensive than in China
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