Is Chefchaouen really cheaper than Martil?

Based on typical 1-bedroom rent, Chefchaouen is approximately cheaper than Martil. Overall cost of living including rent follows a similar pattern.

What is the average rent in Chefchaouen vs Martil?

In Chefchaouen, a 1-bedroom in the city centre costs around $N/A. In Martil, the same costs around $N/A.

What is the FIRE Score for Chefchaouen?

Rewire Abroad gives Chefchaouen a FIRE Score of N/A/100, meaning it has a balanced cost of living.

Is Chefchaouen good for digital nomads?

Rewire Abroad gives Chefchaouen a Nomad Score of 22/100. Internet speeds average 5Mbps.

Is Martil or Chefchaouen safer?

Based on the Safety Index, Martil scores higher at 66 vs Chefchaouen's 60.

Can I retire in Morocco as a foreigner?

Many foreigners retire in Morocco. We recommend checking visa options and consulting an expat tax specialist.

Martil vs Chefchaouen: Which City Wins for Expats in 2026?

The two cities are closely matched — lifestyle preference and visa options are likely the deciding factors. Use our tool below to personalize the estimate based on your income and lifestyle.

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Chefchaouen is approximately less expensive than Martil based on cost of living including rent. This makes Chefchaouen a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Chefchaouen has a FIRE Score of N/A/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 60, which is relatively safe.

Recommended profile: Chefchaouen is well-suited for retirees seeking a balanced lifestyle.

Martil

Morocco

Increased Caution

FIRE85

About Martil

Martil is one of the cheapest coastal towns you can park yourself in, with a 1-bedroom in the center at $251/mo and a single adult scraping by on $325/mo. The catch is the expat scene: there is none, so you are trading community for a 96-thousand-person town where English is common only in tourist areas. The 83/100 overall expat score and 85/100 FIRE score tell you this is a money-saving play, not a social one, and the retiree and digital nomad scores of 63/100 confirm it. Come for the $3 restaurant meals and 5 km hop to TTU, stay if you can handle being the only foreigner on your block.

About Morocco

A digital nomad visa exists and low English proficiency rule out remote workers wanting easy setup. Budget retirees willing to navigate a complex, unranked-income Carte de Sejour process get real value: $375/mo rents a city-center 1BR, and healthcare access includes English-speaking doctors despite a middling 46.8 index.

MONTHLY SAVINGS

$2,529/mo

Nomad Viability

Moderate Suitability

Cost of Living (Without Rent)

Single Person$487/mo

Family of Four$1,758/mo

Rent Per Month

1 Bedroom (City Centre)

$251

1 Bedroom (Outside Centre)

$201

3 Bedroom (City Centre)

$352

3 Bedroom (Outside Centre)

$281

Attractiveness

FIRE Score

87/100

Retiree Score

61/100

Nomad Score

25/100

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Chefchaouen

Morocco

Increased Caution

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About Chefchaouen

Chefchaouen is a cheap, pretty mountain town that rewards people who do not need fast internet or a big social scene. At $375/mo for a one-bedroom in the Medina and $5 restaurant meals, your money goes far, and the Mediterranean mountain climate at 564 m keeps summers bearable. But 5 Mbps average internet and a 39/100 digital nomad score mean remote work will be a daily fight, and limited English plus fair healthcare add friction. Come for the low costs and the 60/100 safety index, not for convenience.

About Morocco

MONTHLY SAVINGS

N/A/mo

Nomad Viability

Moderate Suitability

Cost of Living (Without Rent)

Single Person$1,550/mo

Family of Four$5,600/mo

Rent Per Month

1 Bedroom (City Centre)

N/A

1 Bedroom (Outside Centre)

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3 Bedroom (City Centre)

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3 Bedroom (Outside Centre)

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Battle of Lifestyles

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Metric	Martil	Chefchaouen
1BR Apartment (Center)	$251.24	N/A
1BR Apartment (Outside)	$200.99	N/A
3BR Apartment (Center)	$351.74	N/A
3BR Apartment (Outside)	$281.39	N/A
Safety Index	66	60
Internet Speed	45Mbps	5Mbps
Walkability Score	N/A	N/A

Monthly cost by categoryOne person, computed from each city's own average prices

Category	Martil	Chefchaouen
Total (rent included)	$474/mo	N/A
Excluding rent	$273/mo	N/A
Rent	$201/mo	N/A
Groceries	$114/mo	N/A
Dining out	$29.00/mo	N/A
Entertainment & lifestyle	$49.00/mo	N/A
Utilities & connectivity	$81.00/mo	N/A
Transport	N/A	N/A

Usage-based estimates from this city's own average prices. A row marked N/A means that city is missing data, so no figure is shown instead of a stale one.

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