Cost of living in Reunion compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Rp 163,383) | Rp 62,230 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Rp 133,974) | Rp 52,137 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (Rp 196,059) | Rp 30,582 | + 541% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Rp 15,685) | Rp 18,388 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 26,104 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (Rp 40,846) | Rp 14,341 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Rp 65,353) | Rp 77,272 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (Rp 65,353) | Rp 38,806 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (Rp 81,691) | Rp 19,485 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (Rp 36,636) | Rp 32,212 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 130,706) | Rp 339,997 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (Rp 40,846) | Rp 15,796 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (Rp 14,051) | Rp 17,158 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (Rp 11,436,796) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 5,840,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 772,430 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (Rp 9,476,202) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (Rp 7,352,226) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 502,555 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 285,184 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,765,630 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 69,682 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 147,045) | Rp 51,169 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Rp 1,633,828) | Rp 655,076 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Rp 571,840) | Rp 457,119 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Rp 1,960,594) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (Rp 2,450,742) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Rp 23,037) | Rp 9,156 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (Rp 1,241,709) | Rp 330,672 | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 82,186 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 280,243 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Rp 81,691) | Rp 38,725 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,962 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,072 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 16,791 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Rp 32,677) | Rp 13,618 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Rp 408,457) | Rp 63,841 | + 540% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 184,270 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Rp 294,089) | Rp 105,975 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Rp 816,914) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (Rp 1,307,062) | Rp 413,601 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 147,045) | Rp 152,100 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Rp 65,353) | Rp 44,543 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Rp 32,677) | Rp 59,628 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 597,783 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Rp 130,706) | Rp 24,831 | + 426% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,149 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia
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