- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,285) | ¥1,037 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,285) | ¥692 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (¥1,542) | ¥436 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥203 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥287 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (¥321) | ¥777 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥514) | ¥927 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (¥514) | ¥688 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (¥643) | ¥416 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥277 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,028) | ¥1,538 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (¥321) | ¥199 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥198 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (¥89,979) | ¥223,053 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥126,664 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (¥74,554) | ¥113,754 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (¥57,843) | ¥74,885 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,094 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,157) | ¥1,849 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥12,854) | ¥6,923 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,499) | ¥4,215 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥15,425) | ¥8,395 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (¥19,281) | ¥13,972 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (¥194) | ¥145 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (¥9,769) | ¥11,257 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (¥643) | ¥612 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥217 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥3,214) | ¥2,939 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,071 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,314) | ¥3,365 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥6,427) | ¥14,181 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥10,283) | ¥7,768 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,157) | ¥964 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (¥514) | ¥487 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥586 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,339 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,028) | ¥468 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,920 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 4% cheaper than in Japan
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