Side-by-side city decision # Alexandria vs Casablanca. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link AlexandriaEgypt1/6 VS CasablancaMorocco3/6 $430Alexandria monthly budget $1,085Casablanca monthly budget 24 MbpsAlexandria internet 66 MbpsCasablanca internet Decision summary Casablanca Casablanca leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Alexandria Speed Fastest internet Casablanca Vibe Best nomad vibe Casablanca Safety Highest safety Tie Air Cleanest air Casablanca Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Alexandria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/egypt/alexandria.md) Egypt 1/6 Budget$430 Internet24 Mbps Vibe6/10 [Casablanca](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/casablanca.md) Morocco 3/6 Budget$1,085 Internet66 Mbps Vibe7/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricAlexandriaCasablanca Total estimated budget $430 $1,085 1-bed center rent $180 $620 Coworking desk $75 $155 Local meal $3 $4.8 Cappuccino $1.8 $2.2 Gym membership $25 $32 Transport budget $25 $35 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricAlexandriaCasablanca Internet speed 24 Mbps 66 Mbps Nomad vibe 6/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricAlexandriaCasablanca Safety index 54/100 54/100 Air quality 46/100 58/100 Walkability 7/10 7/10 Female safety 5/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 2/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricAlexandriaCasablanca Healthcare quality Average Good English proficiency Average Average Climate type Mediterranean Mediterranean Best time to visit Oct - Apr Mar - Jun Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Alexandria](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/egypt/alexandria.md) Egypt → ### Strengths * Very low day-to-day costs compared with most Mediterranean cities * Mild winters and a pleasant seafront corniche * Excellent local seafood, bakeries, and Egyptian street food * Walkable historic districts with abundant cafés * Affordable taxis and ride-hailing for longer trips * Authentic local atmosphere with fewer tourist crowds than Cairo ### Trade-offs * Internet reliability and speeds can vary substantially by building * Summer humidity can make apartments uncomfortable without air conditioning * Traffic, horn noise, and uneven pavements are common * Cash remains necessary for many everyday transactions * Limited dedicated coworking and international nomad infrastructure * Social norms are conservative, particularly for LGBTQ+ travelers ### Common visa routes * e-Visa or visa on arrival for eligible nationalities * Tourist-visa extension through Egyptian immigration * Long-term residency permit through qualifying employment, property, or investment [Casablanca](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/casablanca.md) Morocco → ### Strengths * Affordable rent compared with major Western European cities * Fast fiber internet is widely available in newer buildings * Excellent Atlantic-facing cafés, restaurants, and urban energy * Direct international connections from Mohammed V International Airport * Mild winters and generally comfortable spring weather * French-speaking business scene with a growing startup ecosystem ### Trade-offs * Traffic, horn noise, and uneven pedestrian infrastructure can be tiring * Cash remains important for taxis, small shops, and local markets * English is less widely spoken than French or Moroccan Arabic * Air quality can suffer from congestion and industrial activity * Social attitudes and laws are not LGBTQ-friendly * Apartment quality and heating standards vary significantly ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry for eligible nationalities, commonly up to 90 days * Morocco tourist visa through a Moroccan consulate for nationalities requiring one * Residence permit route through work, study, family, or qualifying local business arrangements Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.