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 | €25 (11,461 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 453% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.50 (2,063 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (1,490 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (483 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (1,834 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (550 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (2,751 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (1,009 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (688 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (694 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,585 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (1,032 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (504 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (687,680 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (366,763 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (22,923 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (458,453 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (284,241 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (13,754 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 9,971 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (183,381 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (91,691 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,281 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,126 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (32,092 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 383% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (18,338 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (41,261 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (32,092 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (11,461,335 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (587 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (17,880 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (2,292 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (13,295 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (2,292 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (2,006 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (1,834 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (1,371 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (825 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (5,501 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (22,923 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (9,169 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (18,338 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (32,092 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (5,501 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (1,605 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (1,146 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (229,227 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (13,754 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (5,135 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 849% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 756 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria
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