EssaouiravsAlexandria
💰
Alexandria saves you $500/month
36% cheaper on rent, food & transport
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Essaouira
Alexandria
Total Budget
$1,400/mo
$900/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$380/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$80/mo ✓
$100/mo
Meal Out
$4
$2 ✓
Coffee
$1.5
$1.5
Alexandria is $500/mo cheaper (56% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇲🇦 Essaouira
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-1
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West4h
🇺🇸 US East7h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌍 Alexandria
📶 Internet15 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+2
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West1h
🇺🇸 US East4h
🇬🇧 London8h
🇩🇪 Berlin8h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Essaouira
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp19°C
Rainy Days36/year
Best months: June, July, January, February
Alexandria
ClimateMediterranean
Avg Temp22°C
Rainy Days31/year
Best months: April, May, June, July
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
16°15°
Apr
19°20°
Jul
22°28°
Oct
21°24°
EssaouiraAlexandria
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇲🇦Essaouira
🌍Alexandria
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,400
$900
Winner📶
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
Winner3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
Winner3.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
9/10
Winner6/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
4
Essaouira wins
vs
1
Alexandria wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Alexandria
$500/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Essaouira
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇲🇦Essaouira
Pros
- +Safest city in Morocco with relaxed atmosphere
- +Very affordable cost of living under $1,500/month
- +Beautiful UNESCO-listed medina without the chaos of Marrakech
- +Excellent for kitesurfing and surfing with consistent winds
Cons
- −Constant strong wind can be challenging especially in summer
- −Internet speeds not as fast as larger cities
- −Limited nightlife compared to Marrakech
- −Fewer coworking options than major nomad hubs
🌍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
- −Internet speeds slower and less reliable than Western standards
- −Street harassment and catcalling common for women
- −Limited English outside tourist areas
- −Tap water not safe to drink
