Cost of living in Reunion compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (9,366 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,138 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (1,413 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (458 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (1,739 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (522 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (2,609 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (956 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (652 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (595 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (4,348 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (978 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (478 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (630,675 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (347,814 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (21,738 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (370,072 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (269,556 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (13,043 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 17,828 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (173,907 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (86,954 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,818 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,913 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (41,172 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (17,391 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (39,129 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (34,729 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (10,869,201 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (554 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (16,956 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (2,174 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (12,608 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (2,174 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (1,902 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (1,739 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (1,300 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (783 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (5,217 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Reunion | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (21,738 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (8,695 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (17,391 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (30,434 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,573 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (1,522 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (1,409 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (217,384 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (15,191 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (4,612 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 821% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria
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