Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

AgadirOverall winner

Agadir is approximately 24% less expensive than Rabat based on cost of living including rent. This makes Agadir a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Agadir has a FIRE Score of 83/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 60, which is relatively safe.

Recommended profile: Agadir is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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Increased Caution
FIRE84

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Agadir

Increased Caution
FIRE83
Cost
Cost of living index
Best in row. 31.8
32.7
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $493/mo
$507/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $1,781/mo
$1,831/mo
Total monthly, rent included
$1,071/mo
Best in row. $505/mo
Monthly savings
$1,929/mo
Best in row. $2,495/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$510
Best in row. $413
1BR, outside centre
$264
Best in row. $183
3BR, city centre
$955
Best in row. $589
3BR, outside centre
$682
Best in row. $381
Scores
FIRE score
83/100
Best in row. 84/100
Nomad score
53/100
53/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 64/100
62/100
Overall score
Best in row. 82/100
81/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
Best in row. 70
60
Internet speed
Best in row. 60 Mbps
30 Mbps
Walkability score
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-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

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About Agadir

Agadir is the rare beach city where a comfortable single life still costs less than a studio in most American downtowns, with 1-bedroom rents outside the center at just $183/mo and utilities at $23/mo. The catch is the local economy: an average net salary of $512/mo means expats and remote workers who bring outside income live like royalty while locals struggle, so don't expect to build a career here. The climate is the real selling point, warm year-round with the Canary Current keeping the heat bearable, and an overall expat score of 81/100 backs up the hype. Come for the winter sun and low overhead, stay if you can tolerate a medium expat scene and English that mostly works in tourist areas.

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.

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