Cost of living in Reunion compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 99% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 177 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 110 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 54 | + 439% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 33 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 23 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 68 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 40 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 23 | + 418% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 22 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 225 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 29 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (Mex$ 17,042) | Mex$ 18,685 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 8,719 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,252 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (Mex$ 14,120) | Mex$ 10,817 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (Mex$ 10,956) | Mex$ 5,566 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,424 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,945 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 84 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 89% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (Mex$ 2,435) | Mex$ 840 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Mex$ 852) | Mex$ 618 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Mex$ 2,921) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (Mex$ 3,652) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 110% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 318,137 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (Mex$ 1,850) | Mex$ 499 | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 83 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 201 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 530 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 70 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 189 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 344 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 140 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Mex$ 1,217) | Mex$ 954 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (Mex$ 1,948) | Mex$ 658 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 114 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 61 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 40 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,607 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.95 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 925 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 57 | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,600 prices entered by 1,375 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 64% more expensive than in Mexico
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