Side-by-side city decision # Ulsan vs Fez. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link UlsanSouth Korea3 VS FezMorocco3 $1,045Ulsan monthly budget $570Fez monthly budget 150 MbpsUlsan internet 20 MbpsFez internet Decision summary No universal winner The result is balanced. Your priorities should decide the better fit. Cost Best budget Fez Speed Fastest internet Ulsan Vibe Best nomad vibe Fez Safety Highest safety Ulsan Air Cleanest air Ulsan Walk Most walkable Fez Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Ulsan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/south-korea/ulsan.md) South Korea 3/6 Budget$1,045 Internet150 Mbps Vibe6/10 [Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md) Morocco 3/6 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 $1,045 $570 1-bed center rent $500 $350 Coworking desk $180 $100 Local meal $6 $4 Cappuccino $3.5 $1.5 Gym membership $50 $30 Transport budget $45 $20 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals Internet speed 150 Mbps 20 Mbps Nomad vibe 6/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals Safety index 85/100 60/100 Air quality 65/100 60/100 Walkability 5/10 6/10 Female safety 8/10 5/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 3/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals Healthcare quality Good Average English proficiency Average Basic Climate type Humid subtropical Mediterranean Best time to visit Apr - Jun 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. [Ulsan](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/south-korea/ulsan.md) South Korea → ### Strengths * Low cost of living compared to Seoul * Very safe city with low crime * Excellent public transportation and infrastructure * Close to beautiful national parks and coastline * Less crowded and more relaxed than major cities * Great seafood and local cuisine ### Trade-offs * Limited nightlife and entertainment options * Heavy industrial pollution affects air quality * English is not widely spoken outside tourist spots * Few coworking spaces for digital nomads * Cold winters can be harsh * Small expat community makes networking harder ### Common visa routes * Workation Visa (F-1-D) * Tourist Visa (B-1) * D-10 Job Seeker Visa [Fez](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/morocco/fez.md) Morocco → ### Strengths * Extremely affordable cost of living * Rich history and stunning medina * Delicious and cheap street food * Friendly locals and slow pace of life * Good base for exploring northern Morocco * Mild spring and autumn weather ### Trade-offs * 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 (40°C+) * Conservative culture; limited nightlife ### Common visa routes * Tourist visa (90 days) * e-Visa * Visa on arrival for select nationalities 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.