- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (4,089 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (4,089 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (4,906 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 397% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 918 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (1,022 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,635 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (1,635 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (2,044 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (818 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,271 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (1,022 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (818 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (286,200 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 265,824 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,010 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (237,137 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (183,986 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,128 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 6,064 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 115,445 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,101 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,680 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (40,886 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 502% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (14,310 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (49,063 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (61,329 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (617 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (31,073 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,599 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,933 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,156 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (2,044 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,145 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,441 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 402 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (818 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (10,221 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 593% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,419 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (7,359 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (20,443 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (32,709 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,680 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (1,635 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (818 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,882 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,271 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 595% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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