π Best-of list
Best cities in the Middle East & North Africa under $2,000 a month
6 of the 11 cities we cover in the Middle East & North Africa make this list, ranked by overall fit for someone moving from the US. π΄π² Muscat ranks first. Cheapest: Cairo at $596/mo all-in. Most pleasant year-round: Marrakech, 8 months.
How this list is chosen
- All-in cost under $2,000 a month (everyday living costs plus a 1-bedroom city-center rent).
- In the Middle East & North Africa.
Ranked with the City Finder's default weights for cost, climate, safety, internet and visa-free stay. Change the weights in the City Finder β
| Compare | # | City | $/mo | βοΈ Pleasant months | π‘οΈ Safety | π Visa | β Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,523 | 77 | |||||
| 2 | $1,222 | 76 | |||||
| 3 | $1,784 | 72 | |||||
| 4 | $1,106 | 71 | |||||
| 5 | $1,005 | 62 | |||||
| 6 | $596 | 54 |