Side-by-side city decision # Florence vs Fes. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link FlorenceItaly5/6 VS FesMorocco1/6 $2,408Florence monthly budget $655Fes monthly budget 115 MbpsFlorence internet 45 MbpsFes internet Decision summary Florence Florence leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Fes Speed Fastest internet Florence Vibe Best nomad vibe Florence Safety Highest safety Florence Air Cleanest air Florence Walk Most walkable Florence Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Florence](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/florence.md) Italy 5/6 Budget$2,408 Internet115 Mbps Vibe9/10 [Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md) Morocco 1/6 Budget$655 Internet45 Mbps Vibe6/10 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 MetricFlorenceFes Total estimated budget $2,408 $655 1-bed center rent $1,550 $330 Coworking desk $295 $110 Local meal $17.5 $3.5 Cappuccino $1.9 $1.8 Gym membership $65 $22 Transport budget $38 $25 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricFlorenceFes Internet speed 115 Mbps 45 Mbps Nomad vibe 9/10 6/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricFlorenceFes Safety index 72/100 62/100 Air quality 67/100 64/100 Walkability 10/10 7/10 Female safety 8/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricFlorenceFes Healthcare quality Excellent Average English proficiency Good Basic Climate type Mediterranean Mediterranean Best time to visit Apr - Jun 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. [Florence](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/florence.md) Italy → ### Strengths * World-class art, architecture, and food * Highly walkable compact historic center * Strong rail links to Rome, Milan, and Bologna * Reliable fiber internet in many central apartments * Large international student and expat community * Excellent public healthcare and drinking water ### Trade-offs * High rents and fierce competition for furnished flats * Summer heat, crowds, and tourist congestion * Historic apartments can be dark, noisy, or poorly insulated * Italian bureaucracy can be slow and document-heavy * Limited late-night public transport * Petty theft risks rise around major tourist sites ### Common visa routes * Italy Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa-free or tourist visa * Italian elective residence visa [Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md) Morocco → ### Strengths * Very affordable rents and everyday expenses * Remarkably rich historic medina and traditional culture * Excellent Moroccan food at local prices * Walkable central districts with atmospheric streets * Milder spring and autumn weather than hotter Moroccan cities * Friendly local hospitality and strong craft traditions ### Trade-offs * English is limited outside tourist-facing businesses * Reliable dedicated coworking choices are scarce * Cash is essential for many daily purchases * Summer heat can be intense * Medina navigation can be confusing and noisy * Social attitudes are conservative, especially for LGBTQ+ travelers ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry up to 90 days for many nationalities * Tourist visa through a Moroccan consulate where required * Temporary residence permit for qualifying workers, students, or investors 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.