Kabul, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1491
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Nomad Score:
28%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, though prices can vary due to instability.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, but quality and safety can be concerns.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive, but imported goods are costly and limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transportation and taxis are very cheap, though infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options due to security and cultural restrictions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often expensive relative to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
12%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency experiences high volatility and inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
25%
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 few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater to digital nomads or remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
32%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is challenging due to security concerns and limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
20%
Weight: 15
Environmental conditions are poor with pollution and waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
23%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is low with visible litter and poor sanitation.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
Dari and Pashto are dominant; English is rarely spoken outside elite circles.
💨 Air Quality
18%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is high, especially in winter due to heating and traffic.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
15%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is poor and often unsafe.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is very low.
🏥 Healthcare
17%
Weight: 20
Limited access to quality medical services and emergency care.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
54%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and cold winters with some seasonal variation; dry climate.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and droughts; no frequent natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited public parks or green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack modern cooling.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage but limited access for foreigners due to security.
🌃 Nightlife
2%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to cultural and security restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
35%
Weight: 15
Nearby mountains and natural landscapes exist but are difficult to access safely.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; limited opportunities for learning local languages.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Tourism is minimal and tours are rare due to security concerns.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor recreational activities or venues.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine is available but international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
1%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; limited equipment and facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 is moderately favorable for Europe and Asia but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is nearly non-existent.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance infrastructure or community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
2%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with quality amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
3%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is almost non-existent due to instability.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash is dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
1%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights with security-related restrictions.
🚇 Public Transit
15%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and informal transport.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is poor and unsafe.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; informal taxi services dominate.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited and unsafe intercity travel options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet censorship and instability affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi access.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complicated and restrictive for most foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but lack of formal systems and protections.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
5%
Weight: 15
Severe restrictions on freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
2%
Weight: 20
Highly unstable political environment with ongoing conflict.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations and lack of infrastructure.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and insecure environment complicates business setup.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Extremely unfriendly environment for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
2%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or communities for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely unsafe due to ongoing conflict and terrorism risks.
♀️ Female Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Very challenging environment for women due to cultural and security issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
20%
Weight: 50
Limited exposure to diversity; some ethnic tensions exist.