Cost of living in Reunion compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (Mex$ 522) | Mex$ 225 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 121 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 54 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 35 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 70 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 41 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 226 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 30 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Mex$ 35,128) | Mex$ 19,357 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (Mex$ 19,373) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 966 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (Mex$ 20,613) | Mex$ 10,263 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (Mex$ 15,014) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (Mex$ 726) | Mex$ 679 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 387 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Mex$ 9,686) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (Mex$ 4,843) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 98 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 94 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 72% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Mex$ 2,293) | Mex$ 861 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Mex$ 969) | Mex$ 671 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Mex$ 2,179) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Mex$ 605,404) | Mex$ 357,886 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 549 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 75 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (Mex$ 702) | Mex$ 551 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 79 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 49 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 57 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 31 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 29 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 182 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Mex$ 1,211) | Mex$ 293 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 150 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Mex$ 969) | Mex$ 805 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 670 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 122 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 71 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 40 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (Mex$ 12,108) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.08 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Mex$ 846) | Mex$ 966 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 62 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,490 prices entered by 1,238 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 73% more expensive than in Mexico
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