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About El Aaiun

El Aaiun, the largest city in Western Sahara, is a quiet desert hub with a slower pace and low-cost living 🌵☀️. It’s best for digital nomads who value calm surroundings, warm weather, and a more off-the-grid experience. However, remote work essentials like fast internet, coworking spaces, and international amenities may be limited compared with bigger cities 📶.

Through the year

Best in March (69) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan: 3 mm Feb: 13 mm Mar: 1 mm Apr: 2 mm May: 11 mm Jun: 3 mm Jul: 0 mm Aug: 1 mm Sep: 3 mm Oct: 3 mm Nov: 2 mm Dec: 3 mm Jan: 25°C / 11°C Feb: 26°C / 12°C Mar: 29°C / 14°C Apr: 31°C / 17°C May: 34°C / 19°C Jun: 37°C / 21°C Jul: 42°C / 25°C Aug: 41°C / 26°C Sep: 37°C / 24°C Oct: 34°C / 21°C Nov: 30°C / 16°C Dec: 25°C / 12°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.5
Internet Speed 4.4
Safety 6.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.1
Accommodation Cost 7.4
Weather 5.0
Racial Tolerance 5.6
Female Friendly 4.9
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in El Aaiun
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $284.69 per month
Coworking Space $112.38 per month
Coffee $1.12 per cup
Beer $3.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.99 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $37.46 per month
Mobile Plan $22.48 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $59.94 per month

Other cities in Western Sahara

Other cities in Western Sahara
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Dakhla $922 5.2 Compare
2 Laayoune $1,482 4.4 Compare
3 Boujdour $592 3.8 Compare
4 Smara $457 3.4 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Boujdour EH Western Sahara $592 3.8 Compare
2 Zouérat MR Mauritania $2,027 3.3 Compare
3 Dakhla MA Morocco $1,988 5.7 Compare
4 Smara EH Western Sahara $457 3.4 Compare

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