Living in Saint-Malo
France · temperate
Saint-Malo is a small town of roughly 46,000 people right by the sea in France. The climate is temperate. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $2,050. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, cycling, food and eating out.
The public health service (5/5) is stronger than the private one: insurance here is an extra, not a necessity.
Saint-Malo at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Saint-Malo
- Feeling safe day to day
- Working remotely with reliable internet
- Getting around on foot
- A genuinely good food scene
- 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.
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 +36% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
🔭 Where this place is heading
Today’s data. Tap a year to see where it is heading.
What to know before moving to Saint-Malo
- • Can get busy with visitors in peak season.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Saint-Malo
- •Nothing major on our radar, still, verify visas and healthcare for your case.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Saint-Malo?
₿ Spend Bitcoin around Saint-Malo
Open the Bitcoin merchant maps for this area, cafés, shops and ATMs that accept Bitcoin.
Merchants: BTC Map, from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Events and meetups: Club Orange.
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Saint-Malo, France?
A typical month in Saint-Malo costs around $2,050, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Saint-Malo, France safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Saint-Malo at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.
What is the internet like in Saint-Malo?
Internet in Saint-Malo 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-Malo?
Saint-Malo has a temperate climate. It is on the coast.
Is healthcare good in Saint-Malo?
Healthcare in Saint-Malo 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.
Is Saint-Malo actually right for you?
Saint-Malo is one of 3,500+ places we compare. Answer a few honest questions and we will tell you the handful that truly fit your life, ranked and explained.
Find my place →⏱️ ~5 min · one payment · no newsletter