Cost of living in Reunion compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (¥1,211) | ¥1,041 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥993) | ¥713 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (¥1,453) | ¥467 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥215 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥287 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (¥303) | ¥484 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥484) | ¥1,246 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (¥484) | ¥610 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (¥605) | ¥381 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (¥329) | ¥267 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥969) | ¥1,801 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (¥303) | ¥223 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (¥177) | ¥242 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (¥84,746) | ¥197,391 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥112,128 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,296 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (¥70,218) | ¥119,023 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (¥54,480) | ¥92,673 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,742 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥3,714 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥37,069 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,892 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥749 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,090) | ¥1,906 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (¥12,107) | ¥6,528 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (¥4,237) | ¥4,644 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥14,528) | ¥7,956 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (¥18,160) | ¥13,013 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (¥183) | ¥143 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (¥9,201) | ¥9,633 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (¥605) | ¥554 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥218 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥242) | ¥251 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥3,027) | ¥2,654 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,633 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (¥2,179) | ¥3,165 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (¥6,053) | ¥15,347 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (¥9,685) | ¥6,734 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,090) | ¥809 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (¥484) | ¥511 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (¥242) | ¥509 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥46,875 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,766 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥969) | ¥477 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,380 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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