Nomad Watch

About Saint-Gilles

Saint-Gilles, Réunion 🌴 is a sunny coastal town with great beaches, cafes, and a relaxed island vibe—ideal for digital nomads who want work-life balance. It offers good tourist amenities, scenic spots for breaks, and a lively yet laid-back atmosphere. Wi‑Fi and coworking options may be limited compared with bigger cities, so it suits remote workers who value lifestyle over urban infrastructure. ☀️💻

Through the year

Best in January (56) · now 56
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 479 mm Feb: 680 mm Mar: 433 mm Apr: 427 mm May: 159 mm Jun: 152 mm Jul: 192 mm Aug: 167 mm Sep: 151 mm Oct: 146 mm Nov: 178 mm Dec: 315 mm Jan: 28°C / 25°C Feb: 29°C / 25°C Mar: 28°C / 25°C Apr: 28°C / 24°C May: 26°C / 22°C Jun: 24°C / 20°C Jul: 23°C / 19°C Aug: 23°C / 19°C Sep: 24°C / 20°C Oct: 25°C / 21°C Nov: 27°C / 22°C Dec: 28°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 5.1
Safety 7.9
Internet Speed 7.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Weather 8.4
Accommodation Cost 4.5
Female Friendly 7.7
Racial Tolerance 7.6
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Saint-Gilles
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $749.65 per month
Coworking Space $207.59 per month
Coffee $2.88 per cup
Beer $5.19 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $13.84 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $46.13 per month
Mobile Plan $28.83 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $46.13 per month

Other cities in Reunion

Other cities in Reunion
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Saint-Denis $3,102 5.9 Compare
2 Saint-Paul $3,998 5.8 Compare
3 Saint-Leu $3,801 5.7 Compare
4 Saint-Pierre $2,860 5.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Saint-Leu RE Reunion $3,801 5.7 Compare
2 Saint-Denis RE Reunion $3,102 5.9 Compare
3 Cilaos RE Reunion $3,426 5.0 Compare
4 Saint-Paul RE Reunion $3,998 5.8 Compare

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