Surabaya vs Fez

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

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πŸ† Who Wins?

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Best Budget 🀝 Tie
🌐
Fastest Internet Surabaya
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Best Vibe 🀝 Tie
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Safest City Surabaya
🌿
Cleanest Air Fez
🚢
Most Walkable 🀝 Tie
πŸ† Overall Winner: Surabaya
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Metric Surabaya
Indonesia
Fez
Morocco
πŸ’° Monthly Budget & Costs
Total Est. Budget $570 $570
1-Bed Center Rent $250 $350
Coworking Desk $60 $100
Local Meal $2.5 $4
Cappuccino $1.8 $1.5
Gym Membership $25 $30
Transport Budget $20 $20
πŸ’» Workspace & Infrastructure
Internet Speed 25 Mbps 20 Mbps
Nomad Vibe 7/10 7/10
🌿 Quality of Life & Culture
Safety Index 65/100 60/100
Healthcare Quality Average Average
English Proficiency Basic Basic
Climate Type Tropical monsoon Mediterranean
Best Time to Visit Apr - Oct Mar - May

Surabaya

πŸ‘ Pros

  • βœ… Extremely low cost of living, especially for housing and food
  • βœ… Excellent street food scene with diverse local cuisine
  • βœ… Friendly and welcoming local community
  • βœ… Good base for exploring East Java (Mount Bromo, Malang)
  • βœ… Reliable 4G/LTE coverage across the city
  • βœ… Less touristy than Bali, offering authentic Indonesian culture

πŸ‘Ž Cons

  • ❌ Limited English proficiency outside business areas
  • ❌ Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours
  • ❌ High humidity and frequent rain in wet season
  • ❌ Public transportation is limited; motorbike or ride-hailing essential
  • ❌ Air quality can be poor due to vehicle emissions
  • ❌ Tap water is not drinkable; rely on bottled water

πŸ›‚ Nomad Visas

  • β–ͺ Visa on Arrival (30 days, extendable)
  • β–ͺ B211A Social-Business Visa (60 days)
  • β–ͺ B211B Digital Nomad Visa (6 months)

Fez

πŸ‘ Pros

  • βœ… Extremely affordable cost of living
  • βœ… Rich history and stunning medina
  • βœ… Delicious and cheap street food
  • βœ… Friendly locals and slow pace of life
  • βœ… Good base for exploring northern Morocco
  • βœ… Mild spring and autumn weather

πŸ‘Ž 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 (40Β°C+)
  • ❌ Conservative culture; limited nightlife

πŸ›‚ Nomad Visas

  • β–ͺ Tourist visa (90 days)
  • β–ͺ e-Visa
  • β–ͺ Visa on arrival for select nationalities

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