Cost of living in Reunion compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (₨1,702) | ₨591 | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,396) | ₨646 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (₨2,043) | ₨246 | + 729% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨123 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (₨426) | ₨116 | + 268% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨681) | ₨476 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (₨681) | ₨180 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (₨851) | ₨46 | + 1735% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (₨462) | ₨356 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,362) | ₨2,599 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (₨426) | ₨124 | + 243% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (₨249) | ₨57 | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (₨119,166) | ₨54,361 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨36,571 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨9,346 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (₨98,738) | ₨45,679 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (₨76,607) | ₨30,170 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨7,326 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,470 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨38,520 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,272 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨568 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,532) | ₨803 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (₨17,024) | ₨2,038 | + 735% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨5,958) | ₨3,629 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨20,428) | ₨6,374 | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (₨25,536) | ₨5,563 | + 359% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,042,570 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (₨257) | ₨110 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (₨12,938) | ₨2,007 | + 545% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨419 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,574 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨851) | ₨514 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨301 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨302 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨206 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨340) | ₨128 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨4,256) | ₨388 | + 996% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,468 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (₨3,064) | ₨1,238 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨8,512) | ₨3,790 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (₨13,619) | ₨3,579 | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,532) | ₨885 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨681) | ₨331 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (₨340) | ₨551 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,685 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨1,362) | ₨217 | + 527% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,959 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan
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