- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (4,163 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (4,163 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (4,995 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 410% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 922 ₦ | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 574 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (1,041 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,665 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (1,665 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (2,081 ₦) | 942 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (833 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,330 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (1,041 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (833 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (291,377 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 235,474 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 28,635 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (241,427 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (187,314 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 18,994 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 7,060 ₦ | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 119,290 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 33,500 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,142 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,746 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (41,625 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 508% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (14,569 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (49,950 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (62,438 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 109% 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 (629 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 320% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (31,635 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,626 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (2,081 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,106 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,336 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 390 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (833 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (10,406 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 553% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,427 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (7,493 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (20,813 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (33,300 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,746 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (1,665 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (833 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,751 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,330 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 604% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria
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