Cost of living in Reunion compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (10,622 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,559 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (1,603 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (520 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (1,972 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (592 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (2,959 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (1,085 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (740 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (675 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,931 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (1,109 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (542 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (715,293 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (394,481 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (24,655 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (419,725 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (305,723 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (14,793 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,872 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (197,241 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (98,620 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 6,433 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,438 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (46,696 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 452% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (19,724 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (44,379 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (39,389 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (12,327,545 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (628 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (19,231 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (2,466 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 544% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (14,300 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (2,466 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (2,157 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (1,972 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (1,474 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (888 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (5,917 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (24,655 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (9,862 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (19,724 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (34,517 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (5,186 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (1,726 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (1,598 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (246,551 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (17,229 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (5,230 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 909% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 330 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria
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