Cost of living in Reunion compared to Mexico
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Reunion is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Reunion | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 262 | + 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 148 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 67 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 26 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 45 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 26 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 85 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 48 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 32 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 28 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 258 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Reunion is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Reunion | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Mex$ 26,936) | Mex$ 19,838 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (Mex$ 14,855) | Mex$ 10,410 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 1,053 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (Mex$ 15,806) | Mex$ 12,632 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (Mex$ 11,513) | Mex$ 6,593 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 723 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 401 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (Mex$ 7,428) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (Mex$ 3,714) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 127 | + 32% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Reunion is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Reunion | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Mex$ 1,758) | Mex$ 970 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 756 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Mex$ 1,671) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (Mex$ 1,483) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Reunion is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Reunion | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (Mex$ 464,229) | Mex$ 384,370 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 571 | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Reunion is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Reunion | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 89 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (Mex$ 539) | Mex$ 598 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 74 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 60 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 68 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 36 | + 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 237 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Reunion is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Reunion | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Mex$ 928) | Mex$ 358 | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 156 | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 723 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Mex$ 1,300) | Mex$ 768 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 161 | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 79 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 46 | + 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (Mex$ 9,285) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 882 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 78 | + 151% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 21% more expensive than in Mexico
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