Cost of living in Reunion compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (3,937 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,228 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (4,724 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 403% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 802 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 551 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (984 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,575 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (1,575 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (1,969 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (1,069 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,150 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (984 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (575 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (275,593 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 277,945 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 20,990 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (228,349 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (177,167 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 8,757 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 84,820 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 31,502 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,122 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,543 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (39,370 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 447% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (13,780 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (47,245 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (59,056 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (594 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (29,922 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (1,969 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,081 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,092 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (787 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (9,843 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,246 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (7,087 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (19,685 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (31,496 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,543 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (1,575 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (787 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 15,931 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,150 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 580% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,080 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria
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