Side-by-side city decision # Luanda vs Fes. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link LuandaAngola0 VS FesMorocco5 $2,300Luanda monthly budget $570Fes monthly budget 10 MbpsLuanda internet 20 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 Fes Safety Highest safety Fes Air Cleanest air Tie Walk Most walkable Fes Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Luanda](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/angola/luanda.md) Angola 0/6 Budget$2,300 Internet10 Mbps Vibe4/10 [Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md) Morocco 5/6 Budget$570 Internet20 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 $2,300 $570 1-bed center rent $1,600 $300 Coworking desk $300 $100 Local meal $12 $5 Cappuccino $3.5 $1.5 Gym membership $60 $30 Transport budget $100 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 10 Mbps 20 Mbps Nomad vibe 4/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 30/100 60/100 Air quality 60/100 60/100 Walkability 3/10 7/10 Female safety 3/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 2/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Poor Average English proficiency Basic Basic Climate type Tropical savanna Mediterranean Best time to visit May - Oct 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. [Luanda](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/angola/luanda.md) Angola → ### Strengths * Beautiful Atlantic beaches and coastline * Warm tropical climate year-round * Rich Portuguese-Angolan culture and cuisine * Growing expat community in certain neighborhoods * Opportunities in oil and mining sectors * Friendly locals once you break the language barrier ### Trade-offs * Extremely high cost of living, especially rent and imports * Poor public infrastructure and frequent power cuts * Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours * Safety concerns with street crime and petty theft * Limited English proficiency outside expat circles * Unreliable internet and limited coworking spaces ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa * eVisa * Business visa [Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md) Morocco → ### 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 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.