Side-by-side city decision # Stockholm vs Fes. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link StockholmSweden5 VS FesMorocco1 $2,000Stockholm monthly budget $570Fes monthly budget 120 MbpsStockholm internet 20 MbpsFes internet Decision summary Stockholm Stockholm leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Fes Speed Fastest internet Stockholm Vibe Best nomad vibe Stockholm Safety Highest safety Stockholm Air Cleanest air Stockholm Walk Most walkable Stockholm Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Stockholm](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sweden/stockholm.md) Sweden 5/6 Budget$2,000 Internet120 Mbps Vibe8/10 [Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md) Morocco 1/6 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 $2,000 $570 1-bed center rent $1,200 $300 Coworking desk $350 $100 Local meal $15 $5 Cappuccino $4.5 $1.5 Gym membership $50 $30 Transport budget $100 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 120 Mbps 20 Mbps Nomad vibe 8/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 85/100 60/100 Air quality 78/100 60/100 Walkability 8/10 7/10 Female safety 9/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 9/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Excellent Average English proficiency Excellent Basic Climate type Humid continental Mediterranean Best time to visit May - 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. [Stockholm](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/sweden/stockholm.md) Sweden → ### Strengths * Excellent English proficiency * Strong digital infrastructure and fast internet * High safety and social trust * Beautiful archipelago and nature access * Excellent healthcare system * Progressive and LGBTQ+ friendly society ### Trade-offs * High cost of living, especially rent * Dark winters with limited daylight * Difficult to get personal number without job offer * Restaurant dining is expensive * Alcohol is heavily taxed and pricey * Complex tax rules for freelancers ### Common visa routes * Schengen visa (90 days) * Residence permit for digital nomads (not specific, can apply under self-employed) * Swedish personal number for long stays [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.