- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 174% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨816) | ₨417 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (₨816) | ₨267 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (₨979) | ₨142 | + 590% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨72 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (₨204) | ₨40 | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨326) | ₨202 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (₨326) | ₨139 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (₨408) | ₨25 | + 1552% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨121 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨653) | ₨831 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (₨204) | ₨82 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨33 | + 401% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (₨57,125) | ₨31,043 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨21,360 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,411 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (₨47,332) | ₨25,463 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (₨36,723) | ₨15,734 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,891 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨844 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,524 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,591 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨382 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨734) | ₨545 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨8,161) | ₨2,403 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨2,856) | ₨2,707 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨9,793) | ₨3,722 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (₨12,241) | ₨2,923 | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨875,326 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨123) | ₨78 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (₨6,202) | ₨1,320 | + 370% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨283 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,544 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (₨408) | ₨255 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨228 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨132 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨70 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,040) | ₨278 | + 634% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,197 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,469) | ₨471 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨4,080) | ₨1,987 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨6,529) | ₨1,790 | + 265% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨734) | ₨643 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨326) | ₨195 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨163) | ₨206 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,869 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨653) | ₨248 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 33,476 prices entered by 4,697 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 88% more expensive than in India
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