Cost of living in Reunion compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 216% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 216% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨4,849) | ₨473 | + 924% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.50 (₨873) | ₨643 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (₨630) | ₨240 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨205) | ₨111 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (₨776) | ₨144 | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (₨233) | ₨91 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨1,164) | ₨670 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (₨427) | ₨154 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨291) | ₨52 | + 463% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (₨294) | ₨351 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨1,940) | ₨1,711 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (₨436) | ₨131 | + 234% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨213) | ₨74 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (₨290,960) | ₨69,698 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (₨155,179) | ₨39,575 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (₨9,699) | ₨10,992 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (₨193,974) | ₨49,835 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (₨120,264) | ₨32,659 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (₨5,819) | ₨8,932 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,615 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₨77,589) | ₨44,544 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨38,795) | ₨17,122 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨627 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,746) | ₨266 | + 557% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (₨13,578) | ₨3,054 | + 345% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨7,759) | ₨5,408 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨17,458) | ₨8,399 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (₨13,578) | ₨5,317 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨4,849,339) | ₨2,463,580 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (₨248) | ₨108 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨7,565) | ₨1,940 | + 290% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨970) | ₨260 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨5,625) | ₨1,704 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨970) | ₨463 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (₨849) | ₨350 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨776) | ₨425 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (₨580) | ₨247 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨349) | ₨150 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨2,328) | ₨480 | + 385% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨9,699) | ₨1,765 | + 450% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨3,879) | ₨1,458 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨7,759) | ₨2,679 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨13,578) | ₨3,622 | + 275% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨2,328) | ₨850 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨679) | ₨437 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (₨485) | ₨451 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (₨96,987) | ₨58,894 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (₨5,819) | ₨4,252 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨2,173) | ₨262 | + 730% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,204 prices entered by 495 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan
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