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Cost of living for digital nomads in Africa and the Middle East
A comfortable month in Africa and the Middle East runs from about $1,850 in Marrakech to $3,280 in Dubai. Here is every city we price, cheapest first, with sources on each page.
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What is the cheapest city in Africa and the Middle East for digital nomads?
Of the 3 cities we price in Africa and the Middle East, Marrakech is cheapest, at about $1,850 for a comfortable month.
How much does a month in Africa and the Middle East cost for a digital nomad?
From $1,850 to $3,280 for a comfortable month, with a middle of about $2,190. That covers a furnished 1-bed, eating out, coworking, transport and a SIM.
What is the most expensive city in Africa and the Middle East for digital nomads?
Dubai, at about $3,280 for a comfortable month.
How we price a month
Every number on these pages comes from a source we opened and link to: rental platforms and market reports for rent, coworking spaces' own price pages, transport fare pages, carriers' prepaid plans, and real menus. Prices are converted to US dollars on the date checked. We don't copy other cost of living sites.
A month is a furnished 1-bed rental, two meals out a day and one coffee, a monthly transport pass or typical ride spend, a local SIM, and a coworking desk. Lean uses the low end of each range, comfortable the middle, upscale the top. Stays under 28 nights are priced by the night. Groceries, flights, insurance and visas aren't included.
Prices last checked November 2026. Spot something out of date? Email brad@neworbit.app.