Living in Cilaos (Réunion)
France · tropical
Cilaos (Réunion) is a village of roughly 5,500 people on an island in France. The climate is tropical. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,000. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for hiking, quiet days, gardening and rural life.
It is an island well connected in summer and much less so in winter, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. The public health service (5/5) is stronger than the private one: insurance here is an extra, not a necessity.
Cilaos (Réunion) at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Cilaos (Réunion)
- Feeling safe day to day
- Island living
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
- Anyone into hiking
- Anyone into quiet days
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 13
Eleven vaccines became compulsory in 2018. Two meningococcal vaccines were added in January 2025, so children born from 2023 owe thirteen.
If you skip them: No place in a creche, a preschool or a school. Parents get three months from the start of the school year to begin.
Exemptions: Medical only, and rarely granted.
Source: French vaccination schedule 2025, health ministry
➖ Popularity & prices: Steady
Accommodation prices have moved about +21% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: Seasonal
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
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What to know before moving to Cilaos (Réunion)
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
- • Natural risks worth checking: volcanic activity, hurricanes.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Cilaos (Réunion)
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Natural hazards to check locally: volcanic activity, hurricanes.
- •The nearest international airport is far; travel days run long.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Cilaos (Réunion)?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Cilaos (Réunion), France?
A typical month in Cilaos (Réunion) costs around $2,000, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Cilaos (Réunion), France safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Cilaos (Réunion) at 5 out of 5, which is excellent. Natural risks worth checking: volcanic activity, hurricanes.
What is the internet like in Cilaos (Réunion)?
Internet in Cilaos (Réunion) is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Cilaos (Réunion)?
Cilaos (Réunion) has a tropical climate. Mountains are close by. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Cilaos (Réunion)?
Healthcare in Cilaos (Réunion) is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 3/5.
How easy is it to move to France?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in France at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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