Cost of living in Reunion compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (¥3,214) | ¥1,025 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,077) | ¥723 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (¥485) | ¥519 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥157) | ¥197 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (¥597) | ¥316 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (¥179) | ¥629 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥895) | ¥962 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (¥328) | ¥902 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥224) | ¥574 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (¥204) | ¥285 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,492) | ¥1,208 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (¥336) | ¥184 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (¥164) | ¥206 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (¥216,433) | ¥326,267 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (¥119,362) | ¥171,772 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (¥7,460) | ¥28,488 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (¥127,000) | ¥157,603 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (¥92,505) | ¥82,713 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (¥4,476) | ¥24,082 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,699 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (¥59,681) | ¥47,482 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥29,840) | ¥32,093 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,343) | ¥1,878 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (¥14,129) | ¥6,136 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,968) | ¥5,199 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥13,428) | ¥8,989 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (¥11,918) | ¥13,588 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (¥3,730,058) | ¥2,700,660 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (¥190) | ¥165 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥5,819) | ¥10,143 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥746) | ¥2,497 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (¥4,327) | ¥5,380 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥746) | ¥650 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (¥653) | ¥938 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥597) | ¥702 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (¥446) | ¥218 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (¥269) | ¥216 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,790) | ¥3,927 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥7,460) | ¥4,141 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,984) | ¥3,600 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥5,968) | ¥4,000 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (¥10,444) | ¥5,993 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,569) | ¥984 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥522) | ¥472 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (¥484) | ¥575 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (¥74,601) | ¥101,122 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥5,213) | ¥9,280 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,583) | ¥592 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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