Reunion Island, France (Reunion)
Reunion Island, France (Reunion) is an Africa base for digital nomads with a typical solo monthly cost around $2200, average internet around 80 Mbps, and a safety score of 9/10. In our dataset the friendliest months are May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, while rainy months to plan around are Jan, Feb, Mar. Place feel leans island with vibes tagged adventure, beach. Visa: Up to 365 days for most nationalities. Time zone UTC+4.
Key stats for digital nomads
- Cost of living (solo / month): $2200
- Long-term monthly estimate: $1650
- Median Airbnb (night): $100 (estimate)
- Internet: 80 Mbps (reliability 7/10 (estimate))
- Power grid stability: 6/10 (estimate)
- Coworking density: Med
- Safety: 9/10 (female safety 7/10)
- Visa: Up to 365 days for most nationalities.
- Timezone: UTC+4
- Language: French
- Region: Africa
- Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- Rainy months: Jan, Feb, Mar
- Avg temperature: 24°C
Vibe tags
- adventure
- beach
Landscape
- island
Why go
- EU island
- Hiking
- Diverse landscapes
Trade-offs
- Remote
- French bureaucracy
Quick answers
How much does it cost to live in Reunion Island as a digital nomad?
About $2200 a month for a solo nomad, based on Nomad Spin's estimates. For longer stays, our long-term monthly estimate is $1650. The median Airbnb estimate is $100 a night, which matters most if you book short stays instead of a monthly rental.
Is the internet in Reunion Island good enough for video calls?
Usually, but keep a backup. Nomad Spin lists average speeds around 80 Mbps with estimated reliability 7/10 and power grid stability 6/10. Coworking density is Medium, so shortlist a coworking space early. Test your own apartment's connection before a long stay.
How long can I stay in France (Reunion) as a digital nomad?
Up to 365 days on the French Long-Stay Visa, per Nomad Spin's data. Eligibility depends on your passport. Verify current rules on official France (Reunion) government pages. Rules change, so read the official page again before you travel.
When is the best time to live in Reunion Island?
May to October are the best months in Nomad Spin's data. The rainy months to plan around are January to March, and the average temperature is about 24 C. Other months carry no weather flag in our data.
Is Reunion Island safe for solo female travelers?
Mostly, with normal precautions. Reunion Island scores 9/10 for overall safety and 7/10 for female safety in Nomad Spin's data. LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 6/10. Use normal city precautions and check recent local advice for the area you book.
Who should skip Reunion Island as a nomad base?
Skip Reunion Island if these listed trade-offs are dealbreakers: remote and french bureaucracy. Its listed strengths are EU island, hiking and diverse landscapes. English proficiency scores 5/10 in our data. Expect about $2200 a month in our data.
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