Side-by-side city decision # Canggu vs Essaouira. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link CangguIndonesia1 VS EssaouiraMorocco4 $1,150Canggu monthly budget $670Essaouira monthly budget 25 MbpsCanggu internet 25 MbpsEssaouira internet Decision summary Essaouira Essaouira leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Essaouira Speed Fastest internet Tie Vibe Best nomad vibe Canggu Safety Highest safety Essaouira Air Cleanest air Essaouira Walk Most walkable Essaouira Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia 1/6 Budget$1,150 Internet25 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Essaouira](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/essaouira.md) Morocco 4/6 Budget$670 Internet25 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 $1,150 $670 1-bed center rent $650 $350 Coworking desk $160 $120 Local meal $5 $4 Cappuccino $3.5 $1.5 Gym membership $40 $30 Transport budget $60 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 25 Mbps 25 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 75/100 80/100 Air quality 55/100 75/100 Walkability 4/10 9/10 Female safety 7/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Average Average English proficiency Average Basic Climate type Tropical monsoon Mediterranean Best time to visit Apr - Oct Apr - Oct 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. [Canggu](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/canggu.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * World-class surf breaks right at your doorstep * Thriving digital nomad community with daily meetups * Affordable luxury villas with private pools * Excellent coworking spaces with fast fiber internet * Vibrant healthy food scene (acai bowls, smoothies, poke) * Stunning sunsets over rice paddies and beach clubs ### Trade-offs * Notorious traffic congestion on main roads during peak hours * Frequent power cuts and occasional water shortages * Limited public healthcare; serious cases require travel to Denpasar or abroad * Rainy season (Nov-Mar) brings floods and muddy roads * Scooter repairs and rentals can be overpriced due to tourism * Petty theft and scams targeting distracted tourists ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival (30 days) * B211A Social/Cultural Visa (60-180 days) * Remote Worker Visa (B211A with work endorsement) * Second Home Visa (5-10 years) [Essaouira](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/essaouira.md) Morocco → ### Strengths * Low cost of living * Beautiful coastal scenery and beaches * World-class windsurfing and kitesurfing * Friendly and welcoming locals * Fresh seafood at reasonable prices * Rich artistic and cultural vibe ### Trade-offs * Limited English proficiency outside tourist areas * Tap water is not drinkable * Strong winds can be bothersome * Few dedicated coworking spaces * Conservative social norms in some areas * Public transport is sparse and unreliable ### Common visa routes * Visa-free 90 days * Extension possible at local police * Digital nomad visa not available 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.