Cost of living in Reunion compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (Rp 401,225) | Rp 62,394 | + 543% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 134,417) | Rp 60,225 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (Rp 60,532) | Rp 32,593 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Rp 19,641) | Rp 24,589 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Rp 74,501) | Rp 31,337 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (Rp 22,350) | Rp 14,750 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Rp 111,751) | Rp 72,901 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Rp 40,975) | Rp 45,403 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 27,938) | Rp 22,376 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (Rp 25,499) | Rp 32,966 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Rp 186,252) | Rp 344,694 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Rp 41,907) | Rp 18,943 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Rp 20,479) | Rp 15,178 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Rp 27,017,671) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (Rp 14,900,135) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (Rp 931,258) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (Rp 15,853,632) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (Rp 11,547,605) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (Rp 558,755) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 378,883 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Rp 7,450,068) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (Rp 3,725,034) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 91,402 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 167,627) | Rp 83,441 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Rp 1,763,792) | Rp 651,126 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 745,007) | Rp 458,661 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Rp 1,676,265) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Rp 1,487,775) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Rp 465,629,234) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Rp 23,719) | Rp 12,092 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Rp 726,382) | Rp 199,904 | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Rp 93,126) | Rp 22,456 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (Rp 540,130) | Rp 264,826 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Rp 93,126) | Rp 66,604 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (Rp 81,485) | Rp 26,592 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Rp 74,501) | Rp 33,023 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (Rp 55,689) | Rp 27,953 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (Rp 33,525) | Rp 21,349 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Rp 223,502) | Rp 84,361 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Rp 931,258) | Rp 261,890 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Rp 372,503) | Rp 96,262 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Rp 745,007) | Rp 496,791 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Rp 1,303,762) | Rp 397,663 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 195,900) | Rp 149,637 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Rp 65,188) | Rp 38,785 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (Rp 60,364) | Rp 50,891 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (Rp 9,312,585) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Rp 650,762) | Rp 433,566 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Rp 197,561) | Rp 43,715 | + 352% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 368 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia
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