Alexandria vs Imsouane

🌑️
Mediterranean vs Desert climate

πŸ’° Cost of Living Breakdown

Monthly expenses comparison in USD

Expense
Alexandria
Imsouane
Total Budget
$900/mo
$900/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$2 βœ“
$3
Coffee
$1.5
$1.5
Both cities have similar costs

πŸ’» Remote Work Essentials

Internet, timezone, and language comparison

🌍 Alexandria
πŸ“Ά Internet15 Mbps
πŸ• TimezoneUTC+2
πŸ—£οΈ Englishmedium
πŸ›‚ Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US West1h
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US East4h
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London8h
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Berlin8h
πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦ Imsouane
πŸ“Ά Internet25 Mbps
πŸ• TimezoneUTC-1
πŸ—£οΈ Englishmedium
πŸ›‚ Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US West4h
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US East7h
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London8h
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Berlin8h

🌑️ Climate Comparison

Weather patterns and best times to visit

Alexandria

ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp22Β°C
Rainy Days31/year
Best months: April, May, June, July

Imsouane

ClimateDesert
Avg Temp21Β°C
Rainy Days26/year
Best months: January, February, December, April

Quarterly Temperatures

Jan
15Β°17Β°
Apr
20Β°20Β°
Jul
28Β°25Β°
Oct
24Β°22Β°
AlexandriaImsouane

πŸ“Š Full Comparison

Category
🌍Alexandria
πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦Imsouane
πŸ’°
Monthly Budget
$900
$900
πŸ“Ά
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
25 Mbps
Winner
πŸ›‘οΈ
Safety
3/5
4.5/5
Winner
⭐
Nomad Score
3.5/10
4/10
Winner
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
πŸŽ‰
Nightlife
6/10
Winner
3/10
🚢
Walkability
6/10
8/10
Winner
πŸ‘₯
Community
medium
Winner
small
2
Alexandria wins
vs
4
Imsouane wins

Which City is Right for You?

Recommendations based on your nomad style

πŸ’΅Budget Nomad
Either works

Similar costs - choose based on other factors

πŸ’»Developer
Either works

Both have adequate internet for development work

πŸ¦‹Social Butterfly
Alexandria

Larger nomad community for networking

πŸ›‘οΈSafety-First
Imsouane

Significantly higher safety rating

🍜Foodie
Either works

Both have great food scenes

πŸŽ‰Party Person
Alexandria

World-famous nightlife scene

🌍Alexandria

Pros
  • +Extremely affordable cost of living for digital nomads
  • +Rich ancient history with UNESCO sites and museums
  • +Mediterranean climate milder than inland Egypt
  • +32km scenic Corniche waterfront promenade
Cons
  • βˆ’Internet speeds slower and less reliable than Western standards
  • βˆ’Street harassment and catcalling common for women
  • βˆ’Limited English outside tourist areas
  • βˆ’Tap water not safe to drink

πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦Imsouane

Pros
  • +Incredibly affordable cost of living
  • +World-class surf with longest wave in Africa
  • +Authentic Moroccan fishing village atmosphere
  • +Strong international surf community
Cons
  • βˆ’Limited and unreliable internet connectivity
  • βˆ’No dedicated coworking spaces
  • βˆ’Very remote location far from airports
  • βˆ’Limited nightlife and entertainment

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