Side-by-side city decision

# Tangier vs Sihanoukville.

A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.

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TangierMorocco4
VS
SihanoukvilleCambodia1

$780Tangier monthly budget
$950Sihanoukville monthly budget
30 MbpsTangier internet
20 MbpsSihanoukville internet

Decision summary
Tangier

Tangier leads on more of the six headline signals.

Cost
Best budget
Tangier

Speed
Fastest internet
Tangier

Vibe
Best nomad vibe
Tangier

Safety
Highest safety
Tie

Air
Cleanest air
Sihanoukville

Walk
Most walkable
Tangier

Quick read

## Two cities at a glance

The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.

[Tangier](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/tangier.md)
Morocco

4/6

Budget$780
Internet30 Mbps
Vibe7/10

[Sihanoukville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/sihanoukville.md)
Cambodia

1/6

Budget$950
Internet20 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

Total estimated budget
$780
$950

1-bed center rent
$450
$400

Coworking desk
$150
$100

Local meal
$4
$3

Cappuccino
$1.5
$1.5

Gym membership
$40
$30

Transport budget
$30
$50

### Work and infrastructure

2 signals

Internet speed
30 Mbps
20 Mbps

Nomad vibe
7/10
6/10

### Quality of life

5 signals

Safety index
60/100
60/100

Air quality
55/100
70/100

Walkability
7/10
5/10

Female safety
5/10
6/10

LGBTQ+ friendly
3/10
5/10

### Culture and climate

4 signals

Healthcare quality
Average
Average

English proficiency
Average
Basic

Climate type
Mediterranean
Tropical monsoon

Best time to visit
Apr - Oct
Nov - Mar

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.

[Tangier](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/tangier.md)
Morocco

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### Strengths

* Affordable cost of living

* Rich history and culture

* Delicious local cuisine

* Stunning coastal views

* Vibrant medina and souks

* Proximity to Europe (ferry to Spain)

### Trade-offs

* Limited English spoken outside tourist areas

* Occasional power cuts

* Bureaucratic hurdles for visas

* Tap water not drinkable

* Moderate crime rates in some areas

* Limited nightlife options

### Common visa routes

* Tourist visa (up to 90 days)

* Student visa

* Work visa

[Sihanoukville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/cambodia/sihanoukville.md)
Cambodia

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### Strengths

* Affordable cost of living

* Beautiful beaches and islands nearby

* Warm tropical weather year-round

* Growing digital nomad community

* Cheap and delicious local street food

* Low rent prices compared to other SE Asian cities

### Trade-offs

* Heavy construction and development noise

* Scams and touts targeting tourists

* Poor infrastructure and frequent power cuts

* Limited coworking spaces with unreliable internet

* Litter and trash on some beaches

* Visa runs required every 30 days

### Common visa routes

* e-Visa

* Tourist Visa

* Business Visa

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.