Side-by-side city decision # Boracay vs Fez. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link BoracayPhilippines4 VS FezMorocco1 $980Boracay monthly budget $570Fez monthly budget 20 MbpsBoracay internet 20 MbpsFez internet Decision summary Boracay Boracay leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Fez Speed Fastest internet Tie Vibe Best nomad vibe Boracay Safety Highest safety Boracay Air Cleanest air Boracay Walk Most walkable Boracay Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Boracay](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/boracay.md) Philippines 4/6 Budget$980 Internet20 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md) Morocco 1/6 Budget$570 Internet20 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 Total estimated budget $980 $570 1-bed center rent $450 $350 Coworking desk $120 $100 Local meal $4 $4 Cappuccino $2.5 $1.5 Gym membership $30 $30 Transport budget $30 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 20 Mbps 20 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 70/100 60/100 Air quality 75/100 60/100 Walkability 7/10 6/10 Female safety 7/10 5/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 6/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Average English proficiency Good Basic Climate type Tropical monsoon Mediterranean Best time to visit Nov - Apr Mar - May 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. [Boracay](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/boracay.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Stunning white sand beaches * Affordable cost of living * Friendly and English-speaking locals * Vibrant nightlife and social scene * Delicious local cuisine * Easy to explore by tricycle or scooter ### Trade-offs * Slow and unreliable internet at times * Can be overcrowded during peak season * Limited coworking spaces * High tourist prices in certain areas * Tap water not drinkable * Frequent power outages during storms ### Common visa routes * 30-day visa-free * 59-day visa extension * Tourist visa runs [Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md) Morocco → ### Strengths * Extremely affordable cost of living * Rich history and stunning medina * Delicious and cheap street food * Friendly locals and slow pace of life * Good base for exploring northern Morocco * Mild spring and autumn weather ### Trade-offs * Limited English spoken outside tourist areas * Poor internet reliability in some riads * Aggressive touts and scams in medina * Tap water not potable * Very hot summers (40°C+) * Conservative culture; limited nightlife ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (90 days) * e-Visa * Visa on arrival for select nationalities 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.