Side-by-side city decision # Surakarta vs Fes. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link SurakartaIndonesia3/6 VS FesMorocco3/6 $455Surakarta monthly budget $655Fes monthly budget 42 MbpsSurakarta internet 45 MbpsFes internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Surakarta Speed Fastest internet Fes Vibe Best nomad vibe Surakarta Safety Highest safety Surakarta Air Cleanest air Fes Walk Most walkable Fes Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Surakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surakarta.md) Indonesia 3/6 Budget$455 Internet42 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Fes](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fes.md) Morocco 3/6 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 MetricSurakartaFes Total estimated budget $455 $655 1-bed center rent $190 $330 Coworking desk $65 $110 Local meal $1.5 $3.5 Cappuccino $1.9 $1.8 Gym membership $22 $22 Transport budget $45 $25 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricSurakartaFes Internet speed 42 Mbps 45 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 6/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricSurakartaFes Safety index 73/100 62/100 Air quality 63/100 64/100 Walkability 6/10 7/10 Female safety 7/10 6/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 4/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricSurakartaFes Healthcare quality Good Average English proficiency Basic Basic Climate type Tropical monsoon 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. [Surakarta](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/indonesia/surakarta.md) Indonesia → ### Strengths * Very affordable daily living and long-stay rentals * Excellent Javanese food culture * Relaxed pace compared with Jakarta and Bali * Strong rail links to Yogyakarta and major Java cities * Generally safe and welcoming local atmosphere * Rich batik, palace, and traditional arts heritage ### Trade-offs * Limited English outside hotels and tourist-facing businesses * Small international nomad and expat community * Sidewalks can be uneven, blocked, or absent * Hot, humid weather and a pronounced wet season * Coworking choices are limited compared with Bali * Public tap water is not safe to drink ### Common visa routes * Visa on Arrival / e-VOA * B211A Visit Visa * E33G Remote Worker Visa [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.