Cost of living in Reunion compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (₨6,958) | ₨916 | + 660% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨2,331) | ₨1,082 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (₨1,050) | ₨533 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (₨341) | ₨230 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (₨1,292) | ₨315 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (₨388) | ₨165 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (₨1,938) | ₨836 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (₨711) | ₨279 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨484) | ₨114 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (₨442) | ₨391 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨3,230) | ₨2,569 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (₨727) | ₨216 | + 236% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨355) | ₨144 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (₨468,504) | ₨137,741 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (₨258,378) | ₨58,708 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (₨16,149) | ₨21,580 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 (₨274,912) | ₨79,067 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (₨200,243) | ₨35,699 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (₨9,689) | ₨17,044 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,308 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (₨129,189) | ₨58,431 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (₨64,595) | ₨29,384 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,281 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,907) | ₨625 | + 365% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (₨30,585) | ₨4,832 | + 533% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨12,919) | ₨9,004 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨29,068) | ₨13,089 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (₨25,799) | ₨13,255 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨8,074,315) | ₨2,800,000 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (₨411) | ₨272 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (₨12,596) | ₨4,030 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (₨1,615) | ₨230 | + 604% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (₨9,366) | ₨3,307 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (₨1,615) | ₨1,222 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (₨1,413) | ₨649 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (₨1,292) | ₨557 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (₨966) | ₨396 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨581) | ₨217 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (₨3,876) | ₨495 | + 683% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Reunion | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨16,149) | ₨3,859 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨6,459) | ₨1,827 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (₨12,919) | ₨6,844 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨22,608) | ₨8,435 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨3,397) | ₨2,877 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (₨1,130) | ₨566 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 (₨1,047) | ₨979 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (₨161,486) | ₨149,999 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨11,285) | ₨5,226 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨3,426) | ₨637 | + 437% | |
| TOTAL | + 142% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 633 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan
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