Cost of living in Reunion compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 139% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (руб 694) | руб 364 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 569) | руб 252 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €12 (руб 832) | руб 141 | + 490% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 65 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 85 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (руб 173) | руб 148 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (руб 277) | руб 308 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €4.00 (руб 277) | руб 93 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €5.00 (руб 347) | руб 33 | + 967% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.72 (руб 188) | руб 61 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 555) | руб 531 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.50 (руб 173) | руб 94 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (руб 101) | руб 30 | + 236% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €700 (руб 48,554) | руб 72,532 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 41,058 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,226 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €580 (руб 40,231) | руб 37,434 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €450 (руб 31,214) | руб 23,935 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 3,925 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 426 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 25,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,525 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 421 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (руб 624) | руб 736 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 (руб 6,936) | руб 5,635 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (руб 2,428) | руб 2,885 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €120 (руб 8,324) | руб 5,988 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (руб 10,405) | руб 7,277 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,408,610 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (руб 105) | руб 45 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (руб 5,272) | руб 1,876 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,282 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (руб 347) | руб 238 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 155 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 198 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 69 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (руб 139) | руб 95 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (руб 1,734) | руб 617 | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,754 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (руб 1,249) | руб 618 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (руб 3,468) | руб 6,547 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (руб 5,549) | руб 3,282 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 624) | руб 410 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (руб 277) | руб 198 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (руб 139) | руб 234 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,673 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.85 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,228 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 555) | руб 150 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,740 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 47% more expensive than in Russia
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