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Kabul, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
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Nomad Score:
29%
💰 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
82%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options exist but quality and safety can be concerns.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
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 affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options due to security and cultural restrictions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs vary but generally affordable.
💱 Currency Stability
15%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency experiences high volatility and inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
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 offering WiFi; connectivity is often poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes catering to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available and affordable with basic coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
32%
Weight: 30
Challenging environment with security concerns impacting lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
20%
Weight: 15
Pollution and waste management issues affect environment quality.
🧼 Cleanliness
25%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is poor with limited sanitation services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Dari and Pashto are dominant; English is rarely spoken outside elite circles.
💨 Air Quality
18%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a significant problem, especially in winter.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
5%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to security and infrastructure.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
12%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is underdeveloped and often unreliable.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is poor.
🏥 Healthcare
15%
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; limited disaster preparedness.
🏞️ Green Spaces
10%
Weight: 10
Very few public parks or green spaces available.
❄️ Air Conditioning
35%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack it.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise pollution from traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
70%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage but limited access due to security and restrictions.
🌃 Nightlife
2%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to security and cultural norms.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
45%
Weight: 15
Natural landscapes nearby but limited safe access.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Limited formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours; security concerns limit exploration.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
1%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; limited equipment and facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety of health-focused options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 time zone moderately favorable for Asia and Europe connections.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to instability.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
3%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is almost non-existent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to assess quality.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is extremely limited.
💳 Local Payment Services
15%
Weight: 10
Cash dominates; digital payment infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
1%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain and crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; connectivity affected by political situation.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Public transit is informal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but safety and infrastructure issues.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; taxis operate informally.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is almost non-existent.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited and unsafe intercity transport 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
40%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but can be slow and occasionally 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
Visa process is difficult and restrictive for most nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque system.
🗣️ 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 due to strict regulations and limited banking infrastructure.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with security concerns.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
City is generally not friendly or safe for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
2%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely low safety due to conflict and crime 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; tolerance varies.