Cost of living in Reunion compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (Rp 344,414) | Rp 45,378 | + 659% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 115,384) | Rp 54,330 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (Rp 51,961) | Rp 27,591 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Rp 16,860) | Rp 19,722 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Rp 63,952) | Rp 26,707 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (Rp 19,186) | Rp 18,501 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Rp 95,928) | Rp 56,542 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Rp 35,173) | Rp 42,973 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 23,982) | Rp 22,558 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (Rp 21,888) | Rp 34,959 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Rp 159,879) | Rp 337,317 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Rp 35,973) | Rp 20,426 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Rp 17,579) | Rp 17,971 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Rp 23,192,101) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (Rp 12,790,350) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (Rp 799,397) | Rp 496,641 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (Rp 13,608,836) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (Rp 9,912,521) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (Rp 479,638) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 400,530 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Rp 6,395,175) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (Rp 3,197,587) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 43,866 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 143,891) | Rp 71,573 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Rp 1,514,048) | Rp 624,572 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 639,517) | Rp 439,901 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Rp 1,438,914) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Rp 1,277,113) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Rp 399,698,422) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Rp 20,361) | Rp 11,904 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Rp 623,530) | Rp 150,291 | + 315% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Rp 79,940) | Rp 36,367 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (Rp 463,650) | Rp 313,421 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Rp 79,940) | Rp 130,123 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (Rp 69,947) | Rp 19,595 | + 257% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Rp 63,952) | Rp 34,558 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (Rp 47,804) | Rp 30,035 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (Rp 28,778) | Rp 15,580 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Rp 191,855) | Rp 88,350 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Reunion | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Rp 799,397) | Rp 216,012 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Rp 319,759) | Rp 104,481 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Rp 639,517) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Rp 1,119,156) | Rp 383,761 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 168,161) | Rp 162,937 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Rp 55,958) | Rp 36,298 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (Rp 51,817) | Rp 40,791 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (Rp 7,993,968) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Rp 558,617) | Rp 496,553 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Rp 169,587) | Rp 35,528 | + 377% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia
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