Oujda, Morocco

Oujda sits in northeastern Morocco at an elevation of 546 meters above sea level, with a Mediterranean climate influenced by semi-arid conditions that bring hot summers and cool winters. The city's population is around 506,000, and expats tend to settle in neighborhoods like Lazaret and Al Qods, where the expat community remains very few. English is common in tourist areas, and the nearest airport is OUD, located 12 kilometers away.

Living costs in Oujda are low, with a cost of living index of 32 out of 100 compared to New York City. A single adult's monthly expenses excluding rent total $380, while a family of four spends about $1,100 per month without rent. Rents are affordable: a one-bedroom in the city center averages $194 per month, and outside the center it drops to $124. A three-bedroom in the center runs $368, and outside the center it is $258. Monthly utilities are $54, internet is $47, and a mobile phone plan costs $10. A monthly public transport pass is $6, and a gym membership is $18. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs $4 per person, a three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is $18, and a cappuccino is $2. The average monthly net salary locally is $362, and budget, mid-range, and comfortable tiers for a single adult including rent are $324, $442, and $571 per month, respectively.

Safety in Oujda is moderate, with a safety index of 60 out of 100 and a crime index of 38 out of 100 (lower is safer). Healthcare quality is rated as fair, and the air quality index is 48 (lower is better).

Morocco offers a Retirement Visa requiring a minimum monthly income of $1,500, and a Digital Nomad Visa requiring $587 per month. The nearest airport is OUD. Oujda suits budget-conscious expats, retirees, and digital nomads who value low living costs and a quiet lifestyle, though the expat community is very few and healthcare is fair.