Cost of living in Reunion compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (₨2,162) | ₨411 | + 425% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨724) | ₨361 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (₨326) | ₨182 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨106) | ₨62 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (₨401) | ₨102 | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (₨120) | ₨44 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨602) | ₨243 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (₨221) | ₨186 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨151) | ₨41 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (₨137) | ₨163 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨1,004) | ₨913 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (₨226) | ₨91 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨110) | ₨39 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (₨145,573) | ₨42,568 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (₨80,283) | ₨26,736 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (₨5,018) | ₨5,123 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (₨85,420) | ₨28,833 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (₨62,219) | ₨17,547 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (₨3,011) | ₨4,724 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨652 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₨40,141) | ₨26,371 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨20,071) | ₨11,993 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨484 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨903) | ₨604 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 140% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (₨9,503) | ₨2,322 | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨4,014) | ₨2,519 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨9,032) | ₨3,978 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨8,016) | ₨2,853 | + 181% | |
| 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 (₨2,508,839) | ₨1,528,690 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨128) | ₨104 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,914) | ₨1,661 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨502) | ₨100 | + 404% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨233 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨2,910) | ₨1,257 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨502) | ₨329 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (₨439) | ₨243 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨401) | ₨283 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (₨300) | ₨189 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨181) | ₨89 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,204) | ₨307 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨5,018) | ₨1,365 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨2,007) | ₨545 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨4,014) | ₨1,704 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨7,025) | ₨2,328 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,056) | ₨865 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨351) | ₨261 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (₨325) | ₨197 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (₨50,177) | ₨43,773 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨8 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨3,506) | ₨1,536 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨1,064) | ₨249 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,444 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 109% more expensive than in India
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