Cost of living in Reunion compared to United States
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Reunion is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 ($23) | $21 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 ($3.41) | $5.50 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.11) | $1.07 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 ($4.20) | $4.97 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 ($1.26) | $4.44 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 ($2.31) | $3.79 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 ($1.58) | $1.98 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 ($1.44) | $3.97 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $18 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 ($2.36) | $2.89 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.15) | $2.61 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Reunion is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 ($1,524) | $2,773 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 ($840) | $2,031 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €50 ($53) | $226 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €851 ($894) | $2,068 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 ($651) | $1,456 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €30 ($32) | $168 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $59 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 ($420) | $248 | + 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($210) | $148 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $15 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($9) | $34 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Reunion is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 ($99) | $55 | + 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($42) | $51 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 ($95) | $105 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 ($84) | $139 | - 39% | |
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 ($26,260) | $30,497 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.34) | $0.93 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 ($41) | $78 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Reunion is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 ($5.25) | $9 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €29 ($30) | $155 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 ($5.25) | $9 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 ($4.60) | $5.26 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.20) | $7 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.99 ($3.14) | $5.05 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 ($1.89) | $2.43 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 ($13) | $30 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Reunion is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Reunion | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 ($53) | $61 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($21) | $29 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 ($42) | $217 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 ($74) | $103 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($11) | $15 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 ($3.68) | $6 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 ($3.40) | $7 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €500 ($525) | $491 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.55 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 ($37) | $63 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 ($11) | $11 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Reunion is 37% cheaper than in United States
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