Cost of living in Reunion compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 63% | |||
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Food in Reunion is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (Rp 333,854) | Rp 61,205 | + 445% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 111,846) | Rp 48,353 | + 131% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (Rp 50,368) | Rp 29,046 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Rp 16,343) | Rp 21,836 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Rp 61,991) | Rp 22,834 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (Rp 18,597) | Rp 14,630 | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Rp 92,987) | Rp 66,405 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Rp 34,095) | Rp 43,134 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 23,247) | Rp 18,263 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (Rp 21,217) | Rp 34,771 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Rp 154,978) | Rp 406,659 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Rp 34,870) | Rp 17,291 | + 102% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Rp 17,040) | Rp 16,247 | + 5% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Reunion is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Rp 22,481,044) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (Rp 12,398,204) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (Rp 774,888) | Rp 801,210 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (Rp 13,191,596) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (Rp 9,608,608) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 209% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (Rp 464,933) | Rp 505,106 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 237,062 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (Rp 6,199,102) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (Rp 3,099,551) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 151% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,323 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 139,480) | Rp 95,242 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Reunion is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Rp 1,467,628) | Rp 648,513 | + 126% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 619,910) | Rp 480,172 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Rp 1,394,798) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Rp 1,237,958) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 12% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Reunion is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Rp 387,443,887) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Rp 19,736) | Rp 9,337 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Rp 604,412) | Rp 419,026 | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Reunion is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Rp 77,489) | Rp 19,709 | + 293% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (Rp 449,435) | Rp 204,790 | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Rp 77,489) | Rp 108,192 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (Rp 67,803) | Rp 22,334 | + 204% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Rp 61,991) | Rp 30,094 | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (Rp 46,338) | Rp 22,886 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (Rp 27,896) | Rp 11,284 | + 147% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Rp 185,973) | Rp 119,565 | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Reunion is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Rp 774,888) | Rp 261,585 | + 196% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Rp 309,955) | Rp 99,216 | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Rp 619,910) | Rp 251,127 | + 147% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Rp 1,084,843) | Rp 573,242 | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 163,005) | Rp 159,890 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Rp 54,242) | Rp 39,869 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (Rp 50,228) | Rp 65,361 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (Rp 7,748,878) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Rp 541,490) | Rp 509,555 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Rp 164,388) | Rp 32,683 | + 403% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia
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