Herat, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1492
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Nomad Score:
32%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for budget-conscious digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Accommodation is inexpensive, though quality and availability of modern apartments can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are cheap, with fresh produce widely available in markets.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public and private transportation options are very affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
32%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options due to cultural and security constraints, leading to fewer paid activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
25%
Weight: 10
Gyms are scarce and often expensive relative to local income levels.
💱 Currency Stability
21%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency is volatile with frequent fluctuations and inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
30%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally slow and unreliable, with frequent outages and limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces available in Herat.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
12%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi, and connectivity is often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Very limited options for cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Herat is not known as a digital nomad destination due to security and infrastructure challenges.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is affected by limited leisure options and security concerns.
🌳 Environmental Quality
45%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality but affected by dust and limited green infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
38%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is below average with waste management challenges.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Limited English proficiency; Dari and Pashto are dominant languages, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality is often poor due to dust storms and vehicle emissions.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic with limited modern medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
21%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped and unreliable.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
65%
Weight: 80
Semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters; generally sunny but winter can be harsh.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and droughts; no frequent extreme weather events.
🏞️ Green Spaces
25%
Weight: 10
Limited public parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread in homes or public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, but limited pleasant transitional periods.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with historic sites, but conservative social norms.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to cultural restrictions and security concerns.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Access to natural landscapes nearby but limited organized outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging for non-Persian speakers.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours available but limited by security and infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine is available but limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
2%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness centers or sports clubs.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 time zone is moderately convenient for European and Asian remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is very limited.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
8%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and community are nearly nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
3%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces to evaluate quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
5%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is underdeveloped with few tech initiatives.
💳 Local Payment Services
15%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Herat Airport offers limited domestic and some regional flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transit is minimal and informal.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
City center is moderately walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; taxis are available but unregulated.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost nonexistent and not common.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
35%
Weight: 15
Limited bus and road connections to other cities; air travel options are sparse.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is available but can be patchy and slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but internet censorship can cause occasional disruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
25%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is difficult and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Tax system is underdeveloped but low income levels mean low tax burdens.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
10%
Weight: 15
Severe restrictions on freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
5%
Weight: 20
High political instability and security risks.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Banking services are limited and bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Business registration is complicated and slow.
📄✈️ 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 friendly or supportive for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads in Herat.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
5%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to ongoing conflict and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
3%
Weight: 50
Very challenging environment for women due to cultural and security issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Generally homogenous society with limited exposure to diversity; tolerance varies.