- 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 (¥1,242) | ¥1,011 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,242) | ¥711 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (¥1,491) | ¥445 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥198 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥270 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (¥311) | ¥689 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥497) | ¥889 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (¥497) | ¥637 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (¥621) | ¥430 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (¥248) | ¥262 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥994) | ¥1,549 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (¥311) | ¥212 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (¥248) | ¥195 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (¥86,973) | ¥242,113 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥121,422 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,895 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (¥72,063) | ¥116,929 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (¥55,911) | ¥79,022 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,156 | - | |
| 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 (¥1,118) | ¥1,827 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥12,425) | ¥7,207 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,349) | ¥4,012 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥14,910) | ¥8,444 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (¥18,637) | ¥15,007 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (¥188) | ¥147 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (¥9,443) | ¥11,877 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 1% 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) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (¥621) | ¥630 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥711 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥484 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥145 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥248) | ¥213 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥3,106) | ¥2,946 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,119 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,236) | ¥3,373 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥6,212) | ¥12,005 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥9,940) | ¥8,157 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,118) | ¥903 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (¥497) | ¥498 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (¥248) | ¥551 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,056 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥994) | ¥474 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,750 prices entered by 312 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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