🇷🇪Reunion
Africa
Information
Capital
Saint-Denis
Population
886,220
Currency
Euro (EUR €)
Languages
Français, Créole réunionnais
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+262
Timezone
Indian/Reunion
Area
2,510 km²
Government
Overseas department and region
National day
14 July - Bastille Day
Internet domain
.re
About
La Réunion is a French overseas department and region in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity, volcanic landscapes, and multicultural population. The economy is driven by tourism, agriculture, and services.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global moyen, vigilance recommandée en zones urbaines.
Risk areas
Saint-Denis centre - Petite délinquanceLe Port - Criminalité urbaine
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit dans les quartiers isolés
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, suivre les alertes françaises
Transport
- Surveiller ses affaires, préférer les taxis officiels
Natural risks(Cyclones saisonniers (nov.-avr.), éruptions volcaniques)
- Suivre les alertes Météo France, avoir un plan d'évacuation
Health(Bon système de santé français)
- Vaccins DTP, hépatite A/B, paludisme non présent mais chikungunya possible
- Eau potable mais traitement recommandé
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre Ariane pour les Français
- Assurance voyage complète
- Respecter les sentiers de randonnée balisés
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city centerN/A
1-bedroom apartment in city centerN/A
1-bedroom apartment in suburbN/A
3-bedroom apartment in city centerN/A
3-bedroom apartment in suburbN/A
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal16.50
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant55.00
McDonald's menuN/A
Local beer (0.5L)N/A
CappuccinoN/A
Water (1.5L)1.03
Bread (500g)N/A
Milk (1L)N/A
Eggs (12)5.79
Chicken (1kg)13.86
Apples (1kg)2.54
Bananas (1kg)1.85
Transport
Public transport ticketN/A
Monthly transport subscriptionN/A
Taxi ride (start)N/A
Taxi (1km)N/A
Gasoline (1L)N/A
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)N/A
Tennis court (1h weekend)N/A
CinemaN/A
TheaterN/A
Health
General practitioner consultationN/A
Dentist consultationN/A
Antibiotic medicationsN/A
Cold medications (6 days)N/A
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)N/A
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)N/A
Public services for 85m² apartmentN/A
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)N/A
Nike sports shoesN/A
International primary school (monthly)N/A
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type E
Emergency numbers
Police17
Ambulance15
Fire department18
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
safe
Tipping
Not mandatory, rounding or 5-10%