Cost of living in Reunion compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨783) | ₨388 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨642) | ₨281 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (₨939) | ₨141 | + 567% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨72 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (₨196) | ₨37 | + 430% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨313) | ₨214 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (₨313) | ₨140 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (₨391) | ₨28 | + 1280% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (₨212) | ₨127 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨626) | ₨825 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (₨196) | ₨84 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (₨114) | ₨35 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (₨54,781) | ₨31,177 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨20,116 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,308 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (₨45,390) | ₨23,452 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (₨35,217) | ₨13,618 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,250 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨743 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,078 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,522 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨379 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨704) | ₨325 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 74% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨7,826) | ₨2,357 | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨2,739) | ₨2,543 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨9,391) | ₨3,755 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (₨11,739) | ₨2,819 | + 316% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨930,451 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨118) | ₨76 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (₨5,948) | ₨1,216 | + 389% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨106 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨975 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨391) | ₨248 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨242 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨152 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨157) | ₨69 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨1,956) | ₨243 | + 705% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,179 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,409) | ₨467 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨3,913) | ₨1,718 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨6,261) | ₨1,945 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨704) | ₨686 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨313) | ₨220 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨157) | ₨226 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,918 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨626) | ₨241 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,493 prices entered by 2,282 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 83% more expensive than in India
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