Cost of living in Reunion compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 164% | |||
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Food in Reunion is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (38,484 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 521% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (12,893 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 203% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (5,806 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (1,884 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (7,146 ₦) | 2,530 ₦ | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (2,144 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (10,719 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (3,930 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (2,680 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (2,446 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (17,865 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 86% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (4,020 ₦) | 1,387 ₦ | + 190% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (1,964 ₦) | 1,179 ₦ | + 67% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Reunion is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (2,591,425 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (1,429,160 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (89,323 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (1,520,616 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (1,107,599 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (53,594 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 28,675 ₦ | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (714,580 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (357,290 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 183% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,193 ₦ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (16,078 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 439% | |
Clothes | + 433% | |||
Clothes in Reunion is 433% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (169,176 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 894% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (71,458 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 356% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (160,781 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 250% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (142,701 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 185% | |
Transportation | + 130% | |||
Transportation in Reunion is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (44,661,255 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 793% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (2,275 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 120% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (69,672 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 102% | |
Personal Care | + 126% | |||
Personal Care in Reunion is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (8,932 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 121% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (51,807 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 194% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (8,932 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 100% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (7,816 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 347% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (7,146 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 86% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (5,341 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (3,216 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 140% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (21,437 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 490% | |
Entertainment | + 130% | |||
Entertainment in Reunion is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (89,323 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (35,729 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 223% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (71,458 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 369% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (125,052 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 197% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (18,790 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 314% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (6,253 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (5,790 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 307% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (893,225 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 200% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (62,418 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 209% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (18,949 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 658% | |
TOTAL | + 102% |

These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria
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