Side-by-side city decision

# Fes vs San Juan del Sur.

A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.

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FesMorocco3
VS
San Juan del SurNicaragua2

$570Fes monthly budget
$870San Juan del Sur monthly budget
20 MbpsFes internet
25 MbpsSan Juan del Sur internet

Decision summary
Fes

Fes leads on more of the six headline signals.

Cost
Best budget
Fes

Speed
Fastest internet
San Juan del Sur

Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tie

Safety
Highest safety
Fes

Air
Cleanest air
San Juan del Sur

Walk
Most walkable
Fes

Quick read

## Two cities at a glance

The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.

[Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md)
Morocco

3/6

Budget$570
Internet20 Mbps
Vibe7/10

[San Juan del Sur](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/nicaragua/san-juan-del-sur.md)
Nicaragua

2/6

Budget$870
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
$570
$870

1-bed center rent
$300
$450

Coworking desk
$100
$150

Local meal
$5
$5

Cappuccino
$1.5
$2.5

Gym membership
$30
$30

Transport budget
$20
$20

### Work and infrastructure

2 signals

Internet speed
20 Mbps
25 Mbps

Nomad vibe
7/10
7/10

### Quality of life

5 signals

Safety index
60/100
50/100

Air quality
60/100
70/100

Walkability
7/10
6/10

Female safety
6/10
6/10

LGBTQ+ friendly
3/10
5/10

### Culture and climate

4 signals

Healthcare quality
Average
Average

English proficiency
Basic
Basic

Climate type
Mediterranean
Tropical monsoon

Best time to visit
Mar - May
Nov - Apr

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.

[Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md)
Morocco

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### Strengths

* Extremely affordable cost of living

* Rich culture and historic medina

* Good weather for most of the year

* Friendly locals and slow-paced lifestyle

* Growing nomad community

* Reliable 4G connectivity in city center

### Trade-offs

* Limited English spoken outside tourist areas

* Tap water not safe to drink

* Airport far from city center

* Medina can be overwhelming and pushy vendors

* Internet speed can be inconsistent

* Public transport is limited

### Common visa routes

* 90-day visa on arrival for most nationalities

* Visa extension possible at local police stations

* Long-stay tourist visa (up to 1 year) with proof of income

[San Juan del Sur](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/nicaragua/san-juan-del-sur.md)
Nicaragua

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### Strengths

* Beautiful beaches and surfing spots

* Low cost of living compared to Costa Rica

* Warm, friendly local community

* Picturesque sunsets and outdoor lifestyle

* Growing digital nomad and expat scene

* Good base for exploring Nicaragua

### Trade-offs

* Frequent power outages and slow internet

* Limited healthcare facilities; serious cases need travel to Managua

* Tourist prices in downtown restaurants

* Rainy season can be very muddy and humid

* Dirt roads in many neighborhoods

* English not widely spoken outside tourist areas

### Common visa routes

* Visa-free 90 days for many nationalities

* Can extend for 30-60 days at immigration

* Border runs to Costa Rica or Honduras

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.