Alexandria vs Imsouane
π‘οΈ
Mediterranean vs Desert climate
π° 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 β
$3
Coffee
$1.5
$1.5
Both cities have similar costs
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
π Alexandria
πΆ Internet15 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+2
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West1h
πΊπΈ US East4h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π²π¦ Imsouane
πΆ Internet25 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West4h
πΊπΈ US East7h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ 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
π Full Comparison
Category
πAlexandria
π²π¦Imsouane
π°
Monthly Budget
$900
$900
πΆ
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
25 Mbps
Winnerπ‘οΈ
Safety
3/5
4.5/5
Winnerβ
Nomad Score
3.5/10
4/10
Winnerπ½οΈ
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
π
Nightlife
6/10
Winner3/10
πΆ
Walkability
6/10
8/10
Winnerπ₯
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Alexandria wins
vs
4
Imsouane wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
π»Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
π¦Social Butterfly
Alexandria
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Imsouane
Significantly higher safety rating
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Alexandria
World-famous nightlife scene
πAlexandria
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
- βInternet speeds slower and less reliable than Western standards
- βStreet harassment and catcalling common for women
- βLimited English outside tourist areas
- βTap water not safe to drink
π²π¦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
- βLimited and unreliable internet connectivity
- βNo dedicated coworking spaces
- βVery remote location far from airports
- βLimited nightlife and entertainment