Living in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
Réunion · tropical
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is a village of roughly 6,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Réunion. The climate is tropical. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,750. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, diving, surfing.
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.
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- A genuinely good food scene
- Island living
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
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. The same law applies here.
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: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +33% 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 Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
- • Natural risks worth checking: hurricanes, volcanic activity.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
- •Dengue circulates in the wet season (mosquito-borne).
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •Natural hazards to check locally: hurricanes, volcanic activity.
- •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 Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Réunion?
A typical month in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains costs around $1,750, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Réunion safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains at 4 out of 5, which is good. Natural risks worth checking: hurricanes, volcanic activity.
What is the internet like in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
Internet in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains has a tropical climate. It is on the coast. Mountains are close by. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains?
Healthcare in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 4/5 and private healthcare 3/5.
How easy is it to move to Réunion?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Réunion 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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