Cost of living in Reunion compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 244% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 244% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (₨6,480) | ₨723 | + 796% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨2,171) | ₨814 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (₨978) | ₨286 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨317) | ₨152 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (₨1,203) | ₨247 | + 388% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (₨361) | ₨135 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨1,805) | ₨942 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (₨662) | ₨239 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨451) | ₨81 | + 457% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (₨412) | ₨537 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨3,008) | ₨2,196 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (₨677) | ₨196 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨331) | ₨91 | + 263% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (₨436,350) | ₨108,114 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (₨240,645) | ₨59,217 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (₨15,040) | ₨29,806 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (₨256,045) | ₨75,150 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (₨186,500) | ₨49,593 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (₨9,024) | ₨25,724 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,326 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₨120,323) | ₨56,359 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨60,161) | ₨26,964 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,379 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,707) | ₨1,763 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 191% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (₨28,486) | ₨3,311 | + 760% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨12,032) | ₨5,017 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨27,073) | ₨9,965 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨24,028) | ₨15,708 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨7,520,167) | ₨3,245,060 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨383) | ₨231 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨11,731) | ₨5,123 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨1,504) | ₨749 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,242 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨8,723) | ₨2,032 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨1,504) | ₨673 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (₨1,316) | ₨743 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨1,203) | ₨796 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (₨899) | ₨400 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨541) | ₨260 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨3,610) | ₨1,148 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨15,040) | ₨9,721 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨6,016) | ₨1,757 | + 242% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨12,032) | ₨2,863 | + 320% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨21,056) | ₨10,233 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨3,164) | ₨3,759 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨1,053) | ₨638 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (₨975) | ₨510 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (₨150,403) | ₨79,985 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨10,510) | ₨4,354 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨3,191) | ₨288 | + 1007% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,451 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan
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