Cost of living in Reunion compared to United States
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reunion is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 ($23) | $20 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.51) | $5.69 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.14) | $1.08 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 ($4.32) | $5.03 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 ($1.29) | $4.67 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 ($2.37) | $4.47 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 ($1.62) | $2.33 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 ($1.48) | $3.09 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 ($2.43) | $2.89 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.19) | $2.79 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Reunion is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 ($1,565) | $3,140 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 ($863) | $2,416 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 ($54) | $222 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 ($918) | $2,088 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 ($669) | $1,601 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 ($32) | $144 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $67 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 ($432) | $301 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($216) | $143 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $31 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Reunion is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 ($102) | $59 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($43) | $53 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($97) | $98 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($86) | $136 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Reunion is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 ($26,971) | $28,071 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.37) | $1.03 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 ($42) | $81 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Reunion is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 ($5.39) | $9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 ($31) | $141 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.39) | $9 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 ($4.72) | $4.75 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.32) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 ($3.23) | $4.84 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 ($1.94) | $2.26 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($13) | $29 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Reunion is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 ($54) | $57 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($22) | $30 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 ($43) | $226 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($76) | $96 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($3.78) | $5.50 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 ($3.50) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 ($539) | $610 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 ($38) | $68 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 ($11) | $10 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20,641 prices entered by 2,617 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 36% cheaper than in United States
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