Fes vs Surabaya

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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Fastest Internet Surabaya

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Cleanest Air Fes

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Metric	Fes Morocco	Surabaya Indonesia
💰 Monthly Budget & Costs
Total Est. Budget	$570	$570
1-Bed Center Rent	$300	$250
Coworking Desk	$100	$60
Local Meal	$5	$2.5
Cappuccino	$1.5	$1.8
Gym Membership	$30	$25
Transport Budget	$20	$20
💻 Workspace & Infrastructure
Internet Speed	20 Mbps	25 Mbps
Nomad Vibe	7/10	7/10
🌿 Quality of Life & Culture
Safety Index	60/100	65/100
Healthcare Quality	Average	Average
English Proficiency	Basic	Basic
Climate Type	Mediterranean	Tropical monsoon
Best Time to Visit	Mar - May	Apr - Oct

Fes

👍 Pros

✅ 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

👎 Cons

❌ 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

🛂 Nomad Visas

▪ 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

Surabaya

👍 Pros

✅ Extremely low cost of living, especially for housing and food
✅ Excellent street food scene with diverse local cuisine
✅ Friendly and welcoming local community
✅ Good base for exploring East Java (Mount Bromo, Malang)
✅ Reliable 4G/LTE coverage across the city
✅ Less touristy than Bali, offering authentic Indonesian culture

👎 Cons

❌ Limited English proficiency outside business areas
❌ Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours
❌ High humidity and frequent rain in wet season
❌ Public transportation is limited; motorbike or ride-hailing essential
❌ Air quality can be poor due to vehicle emissions
❌ Tap water is not drinkable; rely on bottled water

🛂 Nomad Visas

▪ Visa on Arrival (30 days, extendable)
▪ B211A Social-Business Visa (60 days)
▪ B211B Digital Nomad Visa (6 months)

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