Cost of living in Reunion compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 175% | |||
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Food in Reunion is 175% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (руб 2,232) | руб 409 | + 446% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €4.50 (руб 402) | руб 285 | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (руб 290) | руб 143 | + 102% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (руб 94) | руб 65 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (руб 357) | руб 88 | + 306% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 (руб 107) | руб 131 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (руб 536) | руб 331 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (руб 196) | руб 106 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (руб 134) | руб 34 | + 298% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (руб 135) | руб 66 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (руб 893) | руб 589 | + 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (руб 201) | руб 108 | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (руб 98) | руб 29 | + 240% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Reunion is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (руб 133,928) | руб 68,084 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (руб 71,428) | руб 38,645 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 (руб 4,464) | руб 5,665 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (руб 89,285) | руб 32,475 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (руб 55,357) | руб 23,096 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 (руб 2,679) | руб 3,735 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 433 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (руб 35,714) | руб 24,143 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (руб 17,857) | руб 6,559 | + 172% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 428 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (руб 804) | руб 783 | + 3% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Reunion is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (руб 6,250) | руб 4,676 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (руб 3,571) | руб 2,530 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (руб 8,036) | руб 5,504 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (руб 6,250) | руб 6,842 | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 93% | |||
Transportation in Reunion is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (руб 2,232,134) | руб 1,257,820 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (руб 114) | руб 47 | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (руб 3,482) | руб 1,631 | + 114% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Reunion is 78% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (руб 446) | руб 464 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 573 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 (руб 2,589) | руб 1,302 | + 99% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (руб 446) | руб 309 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (руб 391) | руб 178 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (руб 357) | руб 213 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 (руб 267) | руб 80 | + 236% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (руб 161) | руб 101 | + 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (руб 1,071) | руб 559 | + 92% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in Reunion is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (руб 4,464) | руб 1,457 | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (руб 1,786) | руб 587 | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (руб 3,571) | руб 5,595 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (руб 6,250) | руб 3,388 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 1,071) | руб 388 | + 176% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (руб 312) | руб 167 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.50 (руб 223) | руб 222 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 (руб 44,643) | руб 35,423 | + 26% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 6 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (руб 2,679) | руб 3,567 | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (руб 1,000) | руб 159 | + 531% | |
TOTAL | + 93% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Reunion is 93% more expensive than in Russia
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