Side-by-side city decision # Gaborone vs Fes. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link GaboroneBotswana1/6 VS FesMorocco4/6 $985Gaborone monthly budget $655Fes monthly budget 35 MbpsGaborone internet 45 MbpsFes internet Decision summary Fes Fes leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Fes Speed Fastest internet Fes Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Fes Air Cleanest air Gaborone Walk Most walkable Fes Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Gaborone](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/botswana/gaborone.md) Botswana 1/6 Budget$985 Internet35 Mbps Vibe6/10 [Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md) Morocco 4/6 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 MetricGaboroneFes Total estimated budget $985 $655 1-bed center rent $520 $330 Coworking desk $130 $110 Local meal $6.5 $3.5 Cappuccino $2.8 $1.8 Gym membership $35 $22 Transport budget $85 $25 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricGaboroneFes Internet speed 35 Mbps 45 Mbps Nomad vibe 6/10 6/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricGaboroneFes Safety index 58/100 62/100 Air quality 78/100 64/100 Walkability 4/10 7/10 Female safety 6/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 4/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricGaboroneFes Healthcare quality Good Average English proficiency Excellent Basic Climate type Semi-arid subtropical Mediterranean Best time to visit Apr - Sep 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. [Gaborone](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/botswana/gaborone.md) Botswana → ### Strengths * English is widely used in business, services, and daily life * Generally calm capital-city atmosphere with comparatively light traffic * Reliable mobile data and improving fibre availability in established suburbs * Good access to southern African travel and safari destinations * Clean air, sunny weather, and a low-density urban layout * Modern malls, supermarkets, banks, and private healthcare options ### Trade-offs * Car-dependent layout and limited public transport coverage * Coworking choice and nomad community are relatively small * Imported goods, electronics, and dining out can be expensive * Summer heat and thunderstorms can disrupt outdoor plans * Nightlife is modest compared with larger regional capitals * Social attitudes and legal protections for LGBTQ+ visitors remain conservative ### Common visa routes * Visa-free or visitor entry for many nationalities, generally up to 90 days in a 12-month period * Tourist visa for nationalities that require prior approval * Work or business permit for employment or locally based commercial activity [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.