Cost of living in Reunion compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (¥3,581) | ¥1,035 | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,200) | ¥817 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (¥540) | ¥618 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (¥175) | ¥237 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (¥665) | ¥335 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (¥199) | ¥439 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥997) | ¥1,195 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (¥366) | ¥822 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥249) | ¥509 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (¥228) | ¥312 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,662) | ¥1,267 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (¥374) | ¥276 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (¥183) | ¥293 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (¥241,146) | ¥365,082 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (¥132,991) | ¥197,811 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (¥8,312) | ¥19,132 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (¥141,502) | ¥145,654 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (¥103,068) | ¥106,059 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (¥4,987) | ¥8,349 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,448 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (¥66,496) | ¥74,559 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (¥33,248) | ¥25,414 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,338 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,496) | ¥2,815 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (¥15,743) | ¥9,315 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥6,650) | ¥5,103 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (¥14,962) | ¥9,892 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (¥13,279) | ¥12,189 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (¥4,155,977) | ¥3,060,780 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (¥212) | ¥169 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (¥6,483) | ¥8,198 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (¥831) | ¥2,133 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (¥4,821) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥831) | ¥1,337 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (¥727) | ¥930 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (¥665) | ¥622 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (¥497) | ¥224 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (¥299) | ¥188 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (¥1,995) | ¥4,604 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Reunion | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥8,312) | ¥4,908 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥3,325) | ¥3,881 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (¥6,650) | ¥7,212 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (¥11,637) | ¥8,269 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,749) | ¥1,244 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (¥582) | ¥547 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (¥539) | ¥674 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (¥83,120) | ¥51,659 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥5,808) | ¥9,530 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,763) | ¥613 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 388 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Reunion is about the same as in Japan
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