Cost of living in Reunion compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (₨1,793) | ₨344 | + 421% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨601) | ₨299 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (₨271) | ₨161 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨88) | ₨54 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (₨333) | ₨83 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (₨100) | ₨41 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨499) | ₨216 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (₨183) | ₨153 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨125) | ₨29 | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (₨114) | ₨151 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨832) | ₨769 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (₨187) | ₨87 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨92) | ₨35 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (₨120,736) | ₨30,598 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (₨66,585) | ₨19,332 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (₨4,162) | ₨4,833 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (₨70,846) | ₨22,933 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (₨51,603) | ₨14,192 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (₨2,497) | ₨3,664 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₨33,293) | ₨29,585 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨16,646) | ₨13,060 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨413 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨749) | ₨377 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (₨7,882) | ₨2,299 | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,329) | ₨2,368 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨7,491) | ₨3,408 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨6,649) | ₨2,866 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨2,080,786) | ₨958,460 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨106) | ₨108 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,246) | ₨1,482 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨416) | ₨128 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨222 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨2,414) | ₨815 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨416) | ₨402 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (₨364) | ₨183 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨333) | ₨242 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (₨249) | ₨163 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨150) | ₨73 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨999) | ₨336 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨4,162) | ₨1,329 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,665) | ₨586 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨3,329) | ₨1,606 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨5,826) | ₨2,079 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨875) | ₨594 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨291) | ₨226 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (₨270) | ₨175 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (₨41,616) | ₨43,316 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨2,908) | ₨1,432 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨883) | ₨237 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,486 prices entered by 969 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 106% more expensive than in India
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