- Cost of Living
- Reunion
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reunion compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨1,580) | ₨559 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €10 (₨1,580) | ₨610 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (₨1,896) | ₨222 | + 755% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨121 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (₨395) | ₨80 | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨632) | ₨439 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (₨632) | ₨154 | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (₨790) | ₨40 | + 1896% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.00 (₨316) | ₨293 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,264) | ₨2,141 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (₨395) | ₨117 | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.00 (₨316) | ₨56 | + 468% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (₨110,587) | ₨57,192 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨36,148 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,238 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €580 (₨91,629) | ₨44,615 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (₨71,091) | ₨25,516 | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,795 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,646 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨39,967 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,006 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,422) | ₨1,104 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨15,798) | ₨2,600 | + 508% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨5,529) | ₨4,026 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨18,958) | ₨6,156 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (₨23,697) | ₨5,351 | + 343% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,833,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨239) | ₨90 | + 165% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (₨12,007) | ₨2,481 | + 384% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨652 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.00 (₨790) | ₨444 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨142 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨316) | ₨109 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨3,950) | ₨637 | + 520% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,494 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨2,844) | ₨1,128 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨7,899) | ₨3,688 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨12,638) | ₨3,101 | + 308% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,422) | ₨526 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨632) | ₨392 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨316) | ₨548 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,025 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨1,264) | ₨185 | + 585% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,369 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan
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