How Reunion compares across key indices
Safety Index
54/100
Healthcare
71/100
How far your money goes in Reunion
Rent Index
19
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
81
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
64
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Reunion — based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
54/100
Crime Index
46/100
Lower is better
Crime Trend
65/100
Crime perceived as increasing
28 point drop from day to night
0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem
Based on 23 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.
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Healthcare system overview for Reunion
Healthcare Index
71/100
How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality
Based on 3 survey responses
Limited data — some indices are not yet available.
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Reunion
Pollution Index
24/100
Lower is better
0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern
Based on 57 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
How people get around in Reunion
Average One-Way Commute
0minutes
Very Short
Traffic Index
0
Below average congestion
Inefficiency
0
Time wasted in traffic
Based on 1 survey responses.
Common questions about living in Reunion, answered with data
Reunion has a safety index of 54/100, making it moderately safe for expats and travellers.
Reunion scores 71/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it good by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.
Reunion has a pollution index of 24/100 (lower = cleaner). This is relatively clean by global standards, making it appealing for those prioritising air quality and outdoor lifestyle.
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