Cost of living in Reunion compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (₨1,894) | ₨384 | + 393% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨634) | ₨353 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (₨286) | ₨173 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨93) | ₨58 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (₨352) | ₨85 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (₨105) | ₨47 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨527) | ₨262 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (₨193) | ₨164 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨132) | ₨32 | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (₨120) | ₨173 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨879) | ₨796 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (₨198) | ₨98 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨97) | ₨40 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (₨127,514) | ₨54,213 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (₨70,324) | ₨33,306 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (₨4,395) | ₨4,784 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (₨74,824) | ₨33,154 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (₨54,501) | ₨18,976 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (₨2,637) | ₨5,231 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨646 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₨35,162) | ₨31,090 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨17,581) | ₨11,916 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨571 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨791) | ₨578 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (₨8,325) | ₨2,290 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,516) | ₨2,801 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨7,911) | ₨4,377 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨7,022) | ₨3,238 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨2,197,614) | ₨1,723,340 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨112) | ₨105 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨3,428) | ₨910 | + 277% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨440) | ₨155 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨2,549) | ₨924 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨440) | ₨381 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (₨385) | ₨204 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨352) | ₨288 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (₨263) | ₨178 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨158) | ₨94 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨1,055) | ₨323 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Reunion | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨4,395) | ₨1,414 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,758) | ₨624 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨3,516) | ₨1,372 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨6,153) | ₨1,861 | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨925) | ₨817 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨308) | ₨216 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (₨285) | ₨179 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (₨43,952) | ₨53,125 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨3,071) | ₨1,478 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨932) | ₨286 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,559 prices entered by 1,268 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 89% more expensive than in India
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