Cost of living in Reunion compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (¥2,914) | ¥1,097 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥976) | ¥719 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (¥440) | ¥437 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥143) | ¥203 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (¥541) | ¥293 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (¥162) | ¥815 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥812) | ¥951 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (¥298) | ¥984 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥203) | ¥421 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (¥185) | ¥268 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,353) | ¥1,770 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (¥304) | ¥209 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (¥149) | ¥183 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (¥196,253) | ¥186,010 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (¥108,233) | ¥124,160 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (¥6,765) | ¥20,300 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (¥115,159) | ¥142,258 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (¥83,880) | ¥74,491 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (¥4,059) | ¥12,692 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥3,895 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (¥54,116) | ¥59,521 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥27,058) | ¥17,809 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥609 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,218) | ¥2,700 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (¥12,812) | ¥7,941 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,412) | ¥4,162 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥12,176) | ¥7,471 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (¥10,807) | ¥15,388 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (¥3,382,271) | ¥2,576,380 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (¥172) | ¥161 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥5,276) | ¥15,966 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥676) | ¥1,370 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (¥3,923) | ¥3,911 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥676) | ¥2,205 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (¥592) | ¥648 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥541) | ¥409 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (¥405) | ¥143 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (¥244) | ¥184 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,623) | ¥4,040 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥6,765) | ¥4,280 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,706) | ¥3,599 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,412) | ¥20,657 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (¥9,470) | ¥6,242 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,423) | ¥1,034 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥474) | ¥533 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (¥438) | ¥526 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (¥67,645) | ¥58,872 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥4,727) | ¥11,178 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,435) | ¥554 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 618 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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