At a glance
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Country | Reunion | Reunion |
| Nomad score | 5.0 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,426 / mo | $3,414 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 19° / 13°C | 25° / 20°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 35 Good | 38 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Average high | 20°C | 26°C |
| Average low | 13.6°C | 22°C |
| Precipitation | 199 mm / mo | 290 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 317 h / mo | 308 h / mo |
| Humidity | 85% | 86% |
| Rain days | 18.7 / mo | 22.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 10.4 km/h | 14.4 km/h |
RE
Cilaos · average high by month
J 22
F 22
M 22
A 21
M 20
J 17
J 17
A 17
S 19
O 20
N 21
D 22
RE
Saint-Gilles · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 28
A 28
M 26
J 24
J 23
A 23
S 24
O 25
N 27
D 28
Air quality
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| US AQI | 35 | 38 |
| PM2.5 | 6.6 µg/m³ | 5.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 10.7 µg/m³ | 8.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 57 µg/m³ | 47 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5.5 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.7 | 2.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.8 | 8.1 |
| Startup Scene | 2.2 | 3.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Air Conditioning | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| Green Spaces | 8.4 | 6.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.8 | 6.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| Weather | 7.5 | 8.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 4.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.6 | 8.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Accommodation Cost | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Culture | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Nightlife | 2.5 | 5.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.7 | 2.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.7 | 5.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.9 | 2.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Cafes with WiFi | 3.0 | 5.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 0.7 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 0.9 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 5.7 | 7.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.3 | 7.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Fitness Facilities | 3.9 | 6.2 |
| Food Scene | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.4 | 6.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.7 | 5.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Healthcare | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.5 | 8.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Political Stability | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Visa Ease | 5.2 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Air Quality | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Cleanliness | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 7.7 |
| Language Barrier | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Female Friendly | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Airport Connectivity | 2.8 | 6.2 |
| Cycling | 2.3 | 4.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.2 | 5.5 |
| Public Transit | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.3 | 4.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.2 | 6.0 |
| Walkability | 4.8 | 6.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Coworking Quality | 2.0 | 3.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 1.8 | 3.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 1.9 | 3.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 5.7 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Jeans | $87 per pair | $69 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $121 per pair | $104 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Dining Out | $162 per month | $115 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Cinema Ticket | $13 per ticket | $9.80 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Coffee | $3.24 per cup | $2.88 per cup |
| Beer | $5.20 per pint | $5.19 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $16 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $75 per meal | $63 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $9.80 per meal |
| Apples | $3.93 per kg | $3.69 per kg |
| Bread | $1.44 per loaf | $1.38 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.27 per bottle | $1.15 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.91 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Rice | $2.43 per kg | $2.08 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $13 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Beef | $21 per kg | $16 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Groceries | $370 per month | $404 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Health Insurance | $52 per month | $35 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $35 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $9.82 per purchase | $12 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Housing | $635 per month | $750 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $716 per month | $750 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,791 per month | $1,384 per month |
| Coworking Space | $214 per month | $208 per month |
| Coliving Space | $982 per month | $807 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $46 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Leisure Activities | $69 per month | $35 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Haircut | $25 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.24 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Mobile Plan | $23 per month | $29 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $49 per month | $46 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $12 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $46 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Transportation | $46 per month | $58 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.43 per km | $2.08 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $52 per month | $46 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $17 per trip | $12 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.99 per liter | $1.90 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $40 per month | $23 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Cilaos
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Saint-Gilles
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| Utilities | $110 per month | $138 per month |