Cost of living
Reunion compared to French Polynesia
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Overview comparison
ReunionFrench Polynesia
Consumer prices in French Polynesia are roughly 13% higher than in Reunion.
Cost of living
| Item | Reunion | French Polynesia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,481 | 1,362 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,745 | 3,108 |
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| Without rent one person | 636 | 719 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,541 | 1,909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 627.17 | 653.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,236.65 | 1,145.61 |
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| Food person | 467 | 502 |
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| Food family | 1,646 | 1,100 |
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| Transport person | 56.2 | 56.34 |
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| Transport family | 156 | 171.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.86 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Reunion | French Polynesia |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.89 | 13.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.28 | 50.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.94 | 13.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.76 | 5.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.93 | 2.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.57 | 3.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Reunion | French Polynesia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 647.96 | 948.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 527.62 | 697.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,296.11 | 1,807.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,036.53 | 1,032.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.67 | 51.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.77 | 106.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.79 | 62.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Reunion | French Polynesia |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.38 | 4.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,940 | 7,738 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,710 | 3,872 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 | 2.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 51.29% | 84.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.56 | 19.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.48 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Reunion | French Polynesia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 | 1.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.83 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.13 | 4.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.86 | 11.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.09 | 12.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.84 | 22.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.64 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Reunion | French Polynesia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.82 | 56.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.39 | 13.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.51 | 27.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.19 | 17.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 71.78 | 101.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 121.85 | 96.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 165.84 | 562.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,990 | 9,824 |
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