Agadir vs Bali (Canggu)
Cost of living comparison for expats and families · 2026
🇲🇦 Morocco
Agadir
$945/mo solo
🇮🇩 Indonesia
Bali (Canggu)
$1,222/mo solo
How we calculate tax rates: Estimated effective rates assume a $200K/yr retiree drawdown, single filer, all long-term capital gains. US figures include federal LTCG + NIIT + state tax (so Boston shows MA, Miami shows FL, etc.). Your real rate depends on income mix and filing status — run the tax calculator for your numbers.
Agadir
vs
Bali (Canggu)
Cost of Living
$425
Housing (1BR)
$900
$200/mo
Food
$223/mo
$120/mo
Utilities
$42/mo
$50/mo
Transport
$12/mo
$150/mo
Healthcare
$45/mo
$945/mo
Total
$1,222/mo
Taxes (International Investors)
effective at $200K/yr · single
20.0%
Capital Gains
20.0%
15.0%
Dividends
10.0%
20.0%
Crypto
20.0%
None
Wealth Tax
None
Quality of Life
64/100
Safety
73/100
45 Mbps
Internet
75 Mbps
Visa
90 days
Tourist Visa
30 days
Yes
DN Visa
Yes
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Agadir is the more affordable option at $945/month for a single person, compared to $1,222/month in Bali (Canggu) — a savings of $277/month, or roughly 23%. Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Agadir averages $425/month vs $900/month in Bali (Canggu). For couples needing a 2-bedroom, expect $675 in Agadir and $1,600 in Bali (Canggu). Families with kids typically see costs scale by 2–2.5× vs single-person baseline.
Tax for Investors
Morocco's tax system is worldwide (all income taxed regardless of source). At a $200K/yr retiree drawdown, Morocco works out to roughly 20.0% effective on long-term gains. Indonesia is worldwide (all income taxed regardless of source); Indonesia comes in at 20.0%. Indonesia offers the 5-10 year residency for investors (10 years). For FIRE retirees living off portfolio income, territorial systems typically produce the cleanest outcome — see our territorial tax countries guide for the full list.
Climate & Lifestyle
Agadir has a mild temperate (avg 19°C) climate; Bali (Canggu) is tropical (avg 27°C year-round). Bali (Canggu) is meaningfully warmer year-round (8°C difference on annual average). Bali (Canggu) scores higher on safety (73/100) vs 64/100 for the other city. Bali (Canggu) has faster internet at 75 Mbps vs 45 Mbps. Agadir has a medium established expat community.
Visa & Residency
For Agadir: digital-nomad visa available; investor visa ($100K minimum). For Bali (Canggu): digital-nomad visa available; investor visa available. Full visa pathways, income thresholds, and residency timelines are covered in the Retire in Morocco and Retire in Indonesia guides.
FIRE Number
At the standard 4% safe withdrawal rate, the portfolio needed to retire in Agadir is $283,500; Bali (Canggu) needs $366,600. Geographic arbitrage is the single biggest lever in FIRE planning — relocating between these two cities changes your required portfolio by $83,100. Run your own scenarios in the "What your portfolio buys" section below.
What your portfolio buys in each city
At the 4% safe withdrawal rate, see exactly what Agadir vs Bali (Canggu) costs at common FIRE milestones. Real math, honest verdicts — no marketing spin.
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