- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨810) | ₨394 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (₨810) | ₨261 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (₨972) | ₨143 | + 582% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨71 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (₨203) | ₨38 | + 435% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨324) | ₨200 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (₨324) | ₨139 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (₨405) | ₨25 | + 1544% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (₨162) | ₨122 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨648) | ₨832 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (₨203) | ₨82 | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (₨162) | ₨33 | + 395% | |
| 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 (₨56,724) | ₨30,551 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨20,550 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,569 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (₨47,000) | ₨24,265 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (₨36,466) | ₨14,735 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨803 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,502 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨729) | ₨582 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨8,103) | ₨2,439 | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨2,836) | ₨2,720 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨9,724) | ₨3,791 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (₨12,155) | ₨2,948 | + 312% | |
| 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 | - | ₨880,663 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨122) | ₨78 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (₨6,159) | ₨1,366 | + 351% | |
| 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) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,366 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (₨405) | ₨252 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨162) | ₨71 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,026) | ₨275 | + 637% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,200 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨1,459) | ₨475 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨4,052) | ₨1,906 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨6,483) | ₨1,982 | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨729) | ₨593 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨324) | ₨227 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨162) | ₨206 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,184 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨648) | ₨257 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 31,097 prices entered by 4,395 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 86% more expensive than in India
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