Cost of living in Reunion compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (¥3,217) | ¥941 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.50 (¥579) | ¥695 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (¥418) | ¥426 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥136) | ¥203 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (¥515) | ¥244 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (¥154) | ¥653 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥772) | ¥888 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (¥283) | ¥792 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥193) | ¥389 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (¥195) | ¥306 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,287) | ¥1,351 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (¥290) | ¥185 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (¥141) | ¥246 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (¥193,033) | ¥295,978 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (¥102,951) | ¥169,167 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (¥6,434) | ¥25,258 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (¥128,689) | ¥144,655 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (¥79,787) | ¥80,593 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (¥3,861) | ¥13,235 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,060 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (¥51,475) | ¥55,604 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥25,738) | ¥10,692 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥778 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,158) | ¥2,599 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (¥9,008) | ¥6,849 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,148) | ¥4,780 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥11,582) | ¥8,249 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (¥9,008) | ¥12,511 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (¥3,217,216) | ¥2,585,890 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (¥165) | ¥135 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥5,019) | ¥10,445 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥643) | ¥1,225 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (¥3,732) | ¥6,148 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥643) | ¥812 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (¥563) | ¥655 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥515) | ¥501 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (¥385) | ¥170 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (¥232) | ¥229 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,544) | ¥2,983 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥6,434) | ¥3,633 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,574) | ¥3,657 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,148) | ¥12,969 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (¥9,008) | ¥6,422 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (¥1,544) | ¥1,122 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥450) | ¥445 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (¥322) | ¥556 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (¥64,344) | ¥52,544 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (¥3,861) | ¥9,497 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,441) | ¥525 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 780 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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