comparison intelligence
Agadir vs Mataram / Lombok
Agadir has the stronger overall score, while Mataram / Lombok has the lower monthly estimate.
Agadir wins overall
near identical$50/mo gap0.1 score gap
quick decision
Who wins where?
Agadir
6.9/10
$1,300/month · Morocco
MAYBEpros
- Reliable sunshine — 300+ days per year
- Long sandy beach and nearby surf spots (Taghazout)
- More relaxed and modern than other Moroccan cities
cons
- Rebuilt after 1960 earthquake — lacks traditional Moroccan charm
- Limited cultural attractions compared to Fes or Marrakech
- Coworking and nomad infrastructure are minimal
Mataram / Lombok
6.8/10
$1,250/month · Indonesia
MAYBEpros
- Gateway to Gili Islands, Rinjani, and Kuta Lombok beaches
- Very affordable living costs
- Less crowded and cheaper than Bali
cons
- City itself is not attractive — functional rather than charming
- Limited coworking and nomad infrastructure
- Internet is unreliable
cost breakdown
Where the money goes
Rent$575$545
Food$260$250
Transport$90$90
Coworking$130$125
Entertainment$155$150
Utilities$90$90
money / equivalent lifestyle
What your money buys
To keep roughly the same spending flexibility you get from $1,500 in Mataram / Lombok, you would need about $1,550 in Agadir.
Based on relative monthly cost estimates in this guide.With $1,500/month
AgadirLeaves about $200Estimated cost: $1,300
Mataram / LombokLeaves about $250Estimated cost: $1,250
score breakdown
Category-by-category
Money
Cost of living4.54.6Mataram / Lombok
Remote work
Internet2.82.0Agadir
Daily life
Food3.53.5tied
Walkability3.43.4tied
Comfort & safety
Weather4.43.9Agadir
Healthcare2.92.9tied
Safety3.53.5tied
Lifestyle
Nightlife3.32.5Agadir
English friendly2.73.1Mataram / Lombok
what changes if you move?
Relocation impact
Moving from Agadir to Mataram / Lombok gives you English usability and saves about $50 per month, but trades off remote-work reliability and social energy.
Monthly spending-$50
Annual spending-$600
Overall scoreAbout the same
InternetWorse (-0.8)
NightlifeWorse (-0.8)
English friendlySlightly better (+0.4)
WeatherWorse (-0.5)
English friendly
2.7 → 3.1 · +0.4
Internet
2.8 → 2.0 · -0.8
Moving from Mataram / Lombok to Agadir gives you remote-work reliability, social energy and climate comfort for about $50 more per month, but trades off English usability.
Monthly spending+$50
Annual spending+$600
Overall scoreAbout the same
InternetBetter (+0.8)
NightlifeBetter (+0.8)
English friendlySlightly worse (-0.4)
WeatherBetter (+0.5)
Internet
2.0 → 2.8 · +0.8
English friendly
3.1 → 2.7 · -0.4
Choose Agadir if...
- You want the stronger overall score without a major monthly cost penalty.
- You need a stronger remote-work connection signal.
- You prioritize social energy and nightlife.
- Climate comfort matters more than minor trade-offs.
Choose Mataram / Lombok if...
- You want to keep monthly spending below roughly $1,500.
- You want stronger budget room, saving about $50 per month versus Agadir.
- You prefer easier day-to-day English usability.
- You are comfortable trading remote-work reliability for substantially better affordability.
final verdict
So, which one makes more sense?
Agadir has the stronger overall score, while Mataram / Lombok has the clearer budget advantage. Agadir is measurably stronger on remote-work reliability.