# Florence vs Fez

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

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Fez

🌐
Fastest Internet
Florence

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Best Vibe
Florence

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Safest City
Florence

🌿
Cleanest Air
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Most Walkable
Florence

🏆 Overall Winner: Florence

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[Florence](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/florence.md)

[Italy](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy.md)

[Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md)

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

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$1750
$570

1-Bed Center Rent
$1100
$350

Coworking Desk
$250
$100

Local Meal
$15
$4

Cappuccino
$2
$1.5

Gym Membership
$50
$30

Transport Budget
$50
$20

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
50 Mbps
20 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
8/10
7/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
65/100
60/100

Healthcare Quality
Good
Average

English Proficiency
Average
Basic

Climate Type
Mediterranean
Mediterranean

Best Time to Visit
Apr - Jun
Mar - May

## [Florence](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/italy/florence.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ World-class art and Renaissance architecture
* ✅ Incredible Tuscan cuisine and wine
* ✅ Highly walkable historic center
* ✅ Strong sense of community among expats
* ✅ Excellent public transport within city
* ✅ Rich cultural events and festivals

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Overwhelming tourist crowds year-round
* ❌ High rent compared to other Italian cities
* ❌ Bureaucratic hurdles for residency
* ❌ Limited nightlife outside tourist areas
* ❌ Summer heat can be intense
* ❌ English not widely spoken outside tourism

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Schengen Tourist Visa (90 days)
* ▪ Italian Digital Nomad Visa (non-EU)
* ▪ Student Visa

## [Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ 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

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ 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

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Tourist visa (90 days)
* ▪ e-Visa
* ▪ Visa on arrival for select nationalities