Cost of living in Reunion compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (Rp 372,521) | Rp 48,150 | + 674% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 124,800) | Rp 54,894 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (Rp 56,201) | Rp 30,099 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Rp 18,236) | Rp 20,570 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Rp 69,171) | Rp 25,479 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (Rp 20,751) | Rp 16,222 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Rp 103,756) | Rp 59,701 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Rp 38,044) | Rp 37,956 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 25,939) | Rp 19,374 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (Rp 23,675) | Rp 34,923 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Rp 172,927) | Rp 356,233 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Rp 38,909) | Rp 19,537 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Rp 19,013) | Rp 19,724 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Rp 25,084,780) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (Rp 13,834,154) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (Rp 864,635) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (Rp 14,719,436) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (Rp 10,721,469) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (Rp 518,781) | Rp 813,523 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 354,270 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Rp 6,917,077) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (Rp 3,458,539) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 60,481 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 155,634) | Rp 67,068 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Rp 1,637,608) | Rp 655,630 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 691,708) | Rp 423,397 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Rp 1,556,342) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Rp 1,381,337) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Rp 432,317,313) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Rp 22,022) | Rp 8,988 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Rp 674,415) | Rp 237,123 | + 184% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 131% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Rp 86,463) | Rp 23,300 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 87,183 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (Rp 501,488) | Rp 254,843 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Rp 86,463) | Rp 49,080 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (Rp 75,656) | Rp 19,454 | + 289% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Rp 69,171) | Rp 36,205 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (Rp 51,705) | Rp 18,007 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (Rp 31,127) | Rp 11,130 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Rp 207,512) | Rp 86,706 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Rp 864,635) | Rp 166,095 | + 421% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Rp 345,854) | Rp 104,958 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Rp 691,708) | Rp 520,784 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Rp 1,210,488) | Rp 388,033 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Rp 181,885) | Rp 111,803 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Rp 60,524) | Rp 35,619 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (Rp 56,045) | Rp 47,498 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (Rp 8,646,346) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Rp 604,205) | Rp 579,157 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Rp 183,427) | Rp 28,660 | + 540% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,006 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia
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