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Herat, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
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Nomad Score:
32%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, with affordable daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Housing is inexpensive but quality and availability can be inconsistent.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce and staples at very low prices.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public and informal transport options are very cheap.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues and activities due to security and cultural restrictions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs vary but options are scarce.
💱 Currency Stability
32%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency experiences volatility due to political and economic instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
24%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very limited cafes with reliable WiFi; connectivity is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure issues.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available and affordable, though registration can be bureaucratic.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
30%
Weight: 30
Challenging environment with limited leisure options and security concerns.
🌳 Environmental Quality
41%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality but affected by dust and limited green infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is below average with waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency; primary languages are Dari and Pashto.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate to high, especially during winter months.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
20%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and safety concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited resources and specialists.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
21%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and unreliable for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
68%
Weight: 80
Semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters; generally sunny but winters can be harsh.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and droughts; no frequent extreme weather events.
🏞️ Green Spaces
22%
Weight: 10
Very limited public parks and green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack modern cooling systems.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, but limited seasonal outdoor activities.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; traffic and market noise common but not extreme.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich historical and cultural heritage but limited cultural events accessible to foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Almost no nightlife due to cultural norms and security concerns.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural landscapes nearby but limited infrastructure for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities exist mainly for Dari and Pashto.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
35%
Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure; some cultural tours available but security restricts options.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Scarce indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
65%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine is rich but international food options are very limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
2%
Weight: 10
Virtually no yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers available; limited variety and quality.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
50%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 time zone is neutral for many global remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most opportunities come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
8%
Weight: 20
Freelance ecosystem is almost non-existent locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is very nascent and underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
15%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment infrastructure; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
2%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Herat Airport offers limited international flights; connectivity is restricted.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal taxis and minibuses.
🚶 Walkability
35%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure and safety concerns limit pedestrian mobility.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No established ride-sharing apps; transport is mostly informal.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited and unreliable intercity transport options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
55%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving; 3G/4G available in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be slow or intermittently blocked.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is very rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Obtaining visas is difficult and bureaucratic for most nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Highly restricted freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
5%
Weight: 20
Significant political instability and security risks.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations and documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Complex and slow process with bureaucratic hurdles.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
5%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not supportive or safe for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads in Herat.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
8%
Weight: 100
High security risks including crime and conflict.
♀️ Female Friendly
3%
Weight: 50
Very challenging environment for women due to cultural and security issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Generally homogenous population; limited exposure to diversity.