Cilaos vs Saint-Leu — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Country	Reunion	Reunion
Nomad score	5.0 / 10	5.7 / 10
Cost of living	$3,426 / mo	$3,801 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	19° / 13°C	28° / 20°C
Air quality (AQI)	35 Good	38 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Average high	20°C	26.6°C
Average low	13.6°C	21.8°C
Precipitation	199 mm / mo	108 mm / mo
Sunshine	317 h / mo	333 h / mo
Humidity	85%	77%
Rain days	18.7 / mo	12.4 / mo
Wind speed	10.4 km/h	14 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-Leu · average high by month

J 29 F 29 M 28 A 28 M 26 J 24 J 24 A 24 S 25 O 26 N 27 D 28

Air quality

Air quality
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
US AQI	35	38
PM2.5	6.6 µg/m³	7 µg/m³
PM10	10.7 µg/m³	11.4 µg/m³
Ozone	57 µg/m³	58 µg/m³
UV index	5.5	5.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	1.7	2.7
Local Payment Services	4.8	6.6
Startup Scene	2.2	3.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Air Conditioning	3.6	5.7
Green Spaces	8.4	7.5
Natural Disaster Risk	6.8	5.2
Noise Pollution	7.8	6.7
Seasonal Variety	5.4	5.2
Weather	7.5	8.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Mobile Network Coverage	7.0	8.3
Power Grid Reliability	7.4	7.9
Public WiFi Availability	3.0	4.9
VPN Reliability	8.6	8.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Accommodation Cost	5.4	4.8
Cost of Living	5.4	5.5
Currency Stability	9.4	8.9
Entertainment Cost	5.1	5.2
Food & Groceries	5.0	4.4
Gym Membership Cost	4.5	5.3
Transportation Cost	5.3	5.4

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Culture	5.9	6.5
Indoors Fun	2.7	3.7
Language Learning Opportunities	4.4	5.1
Local Experiences & Tours	7.2	7.5
Nightlife	2.5	4.3
Outdoors & Nature	9.3	9.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.7	2.6
Nomad Friendly	3.7	4.4
Online Community Presence	1.9	2.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Cafes with WiFi	3.0	5.0
Coworking Spaces Availability	0.7	3.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	1.5	4.1
Digital Nomad Popularity	0.9	2.8
Internet Speed	5.7	7.1
Local SIM Card Availability	6.3	7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Fitness Facilities	3.9	5.2
Food Scene	5.4	6.4
Healthy Food Options	5.4	6.2
Yoga Studios	2.7	4.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Healthcare	5.5	7.1
Healthcare Affordability	6.4	6.8
Healthcare Quality	5.5	7.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.6	2.3
Ease of Business Registration	4.1	5.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account	4.2	4.3
Freedom of Speech	8.7	8.8
Political Stability	8.2	8.0
Tax Friendliness	3.7	3.9
Visa Ease	5.2	6.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Air Quality	9.0	8.9
Cleanliness	7.6	7.5
Environmental Quality	8.4	8.6
Family Friendly	6.4	7.4
Language Barrier	4.0	4.2
Work-Life Balance	7.8	8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Female Friendly	7.9	7.8
Racial Tolerance	7.9	7.9
Safety	8.4	8.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Airport Connectivity	2.8	5.7
Cycling	2.3	3.4
Intercity Travel Options	3.2	5.4
Public Transit	2.6	4.1
Ride-sharing Services	1.3	2.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	2.2	4.1
Walkability	4.8	5.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Coworking Quality	2.0	3.7
Freelance Ecosystem	1.8	3.4
Networking Opportunities	2.1	3.6
Remote Job Opportunities	1.9	3.6
Time Zone Favorability	5.7	6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Jeans	$87 per pair	$98 per pair
Summer Dress	$46 per dress	$46 per dress
Running Shoes	$121 per pair	$121 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Dining Out	$162 per month	$139 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Cinema Ticket	$13 per ticket	$14 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Coffee	$3.24 per cup	$3.58 per cup
Beer	$5.20 per pint	$6.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$16 per meal	$17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$75 per meal	$75 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$12 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$3.93 per kg	$3.70 per kg
Bread	$1.44 per loaf	$1.68 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.27 per bottle	$1.04 per bottle
Milk	$1.91 per liter	$1.91 per liter
Rice	$2.43 per kg	$2.25 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$13 per kg	$13 per kg
Beef	$21 per kg	$19 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$14 per bottle	$12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Groceries	$370 per month	$439 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Health Insurance	$52 per month	$46 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Doctor Visit (GP)	$31 per visit	$31 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$9.82 per purchase	$11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Housing	$635 per month	$635 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$716 per month	$1,017 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,791 per month	$2,137 per month
Coworking Space	$214 per month	$248 per month
Coliving Space	$982 per month	$947 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Internet & Mobile	$40 per month	$40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Leisure Activities	$69 per month	$69 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Haircut	$25 per visit	$29 per visit
Laundry	$9.24 per kg	$9.82 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Mobile Plan	$23 per month	$23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$49 per month	$45 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$12 one-time	$17 one-time
Gym Membership	$46 per month	$52 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$17 per hour	$21 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Transportation	$46 per month	$52 per month
Taxi Start	$4.04 per trip	$4.04 per trip
Taxi per km	$2.43 per km	$2.43 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$52 per month	$52 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$17 per trip	$16 per trip
Gasoline	$1.99 per liter	$1.99 per liter
Scooter Rental	$40 per month	$40 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	RE Cilaos	RE Saint-Leu
Utilities	$110 per month	$127 per month