At a glance
 RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Reunion | Reunion |
| Nomad score | 5.9 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,414 / mo | $3,801 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 24° / 20°C | 25° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 48 Good | 47 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26°C | 26.6°C |
| Average low | 22°C | 21.8°C |
| Precipitation | 290 mm / mo | 108 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 308 h / mo | 333 h / mo |
| Humidity | 86% | 77% |
| Rain days | 22.1 / mo | 12.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.4 km/h | 14 km/h |
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
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
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| US AQI | 48 | 47 |
| PM2.5 | 8.9 µg/m³ | 8.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14.9 µg/m³ | 13.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 48 µg/m³ | 62 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 6.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.1 | 6.6 |
| Startup Scene | 3.6 | 3.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Air Conditioning | 5.8 | 5.7 |
| Green Spaces | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Weather | 8.4 | 8.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Currency Stability | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.6 | 5.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Gilles
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Saint-Leu
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| Culture | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Nightlife | 5.8 | 4.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.2 | 9.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 2.4 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.9 | 5.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Internet Speed | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Food Scene | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.4 | 4.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.1 | 7.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Political Stability | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Visa Ease | 6.7 | 6.0 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Air Quality | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Cleanliness | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Language Barrier | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.1 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Female Friendly | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Safety | 7.9 | 8.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.2 | 5.7 |
| Cycling | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Public Transit | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.0 | 4.1 |
| Walkability | 6.2 | 5.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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Saint-Leu
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| Coworking Quality | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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Saint-Leu
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| Jeans | $69 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $46 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $104 per pair | $121 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Dining Out | $115 per month | $139 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Cinema Ticket | $9.80 per ticket | $14 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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Saint-Leu
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| Coffee | $2.88 per cup | $3.58 per cup |
| Beer | $5.19 per pint | $6.93 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $14 per meal | $17 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $63 per meal | $75 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $9.80 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $3.69 per kg | $3.70 per kg |
| Bread | $1.38 per loaf | $1.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.15 per bottle | $1.04 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.50 per liter | $1.91 per liter |
| Rice | $2.08 per kg | $2.25 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $11 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $19 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $10 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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Saint-Leu
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| Groceries | $404 per month | $439 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Health Insurance | $35 per month | $46 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $35 per visit | $31 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $12 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Housing | $750 per month | $635 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $750 per month | $1,017 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,384 per month | $2,137 per month |
| Coworking Space | $208 per month | $248 per month |
| Coliving Space | $807 per month | $947 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Internet & Mobile | $46 per month | $40 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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RE
Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Leisure Activities | $35 per month | $69 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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Saint-Leu
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| Haircut | $21 per visit | $29 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.23 per kg | $9.82 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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Saint-Leu
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| Mobile Plan | $29 per month | $23 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $46 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
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Transportation | $58 per month | $52 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $4.04 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.08 per km | $2.43 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $46 per month | $52 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $12 per trip | $16 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.90 per liter | $1.99 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $23 per month | $40 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Saint-Gilles
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RE
Saint-Leu
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| Utilities | $138 per month | $127 per month |