Essaouira vs Goa: cost of living for digital nomads
Essaouira, Morocco and Goa, India, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Essaouira is about 4% cheaper than Goa for a month of nomad living ($1,060 vs $1,100).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $420 in Essaouira against $450 in Goa.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Essaouira: 70 Mbps typical against 40 Mbps.
- Essaouira is arid; Goa is tropical.
Essaouira wins 5 of the measured lines; Goa wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Essaouira or Goa?
Essaouira is cheaper: about $1,060/month against $1,100/month in Goa, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Essaouira or Goa?
Essaouira and Goa score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Essaouira or Goa?
Essaouira has faster typical internet: 70 Mbps against 40 Mbps in Goa.
| Line | Essaouira | Goa |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,060 | $1,100 |
| Rent | $420 | $450 |
| Food | $290 | $250 |
| Transport | $30 | $70 |
| Coworking | $80 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 70 | 40 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Goa
India's top nomad hub — beaches, cafés and a big community.
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Essaouira September 11, 2026, Goa November 3, 2026.