Kabul, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1491
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Nomad Score:
29%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to economic conditions and local purchasing power.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, though quality and safety vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce and staples; imported goods are costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Public transport and taxis are very cheap, though infrastructure is limited.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options due to security concerns and cultural restrictions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Very few gyms available; memberships are rare and expensive relative to income.
💱 Currency Stability
23%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency is volatile with frequent fluctuations due to political instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
20%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces due to security and infrastructure challenges.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
12%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often unstable and slow.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
8%
Weight: 30
Very limited options; cafes are not designed for working remotely.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure issues.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
60%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but require registration and ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
30%
Weight: 30
Challenging environment with security concerns impacting lifestyle and work balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air and water pollution are concerns; limited waste management infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
28%
Weight: 10
Public spaces often lack cleanliness due to limited municipal services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
Dari and Pashto are dominant; English is rarely spoken outside elite circles.
💨 Air Quality
25%
Weight: 15
Poor air quality due to dust, pollution, and lack of environmental regulations.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to security and limited amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
18%
Weight: 20
Healthcare infrastructure is weak; limited access to quality medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
50%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is very low.
🏥 Healthcare
20%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and unreliable for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
67%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; dry and sunny most of the year.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and droughts; limited disaster preparedness.
🏞️ Green Spaces
15%
Weight: 10
Very few public parks or green recreational areas in the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of air conditioning in homes and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, some snowfall in winter.
🔊 Noise Pollution
35%
Weight: 10
High noise levels from traffic and construction, but less nightlife noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage but conservative social norms limit cultural experiences.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to security and cultural restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Surrounding mountains and landscapes offer outdoor opportunities but limited access.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible but limited resources.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
25%
Weight: 10
Tourism is minimal; few organized tours due to security concerns.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; cinemas and theaters are rare or closed.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine available; limited international food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
2%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually non-existent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Few fitness centers; limited equipment and facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed healthy options are scarce.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 time zone is moderately favorable for European and Asian remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
3%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is almost non-existent.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
4%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and community are minimal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
2%
Weight: 30
No established coworking spaces with professional amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
3%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent and faces major challenges.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment infrastructure; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
1%
Weight: 15
Almost no adoption or infrastructure for blockchain or cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Kabul airport has limited international flights and frequent disruptions.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
Public transit is minimal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
20%
Weight: 20
Sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure are poor and unsafe.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No formal ride-sharing apps; informal taxi services dominate.
🚲 Cycling
3%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is non-existent and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited bus and road travel options; security concerns restrict movement.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
1%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving; 3G/4G available in some areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
35%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet censorship and outages affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is almost non-existent.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complicated and restrictive for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
5%
Weight: 15
Severe restrictions on freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
2%
Weight: 20
Highly unstable political environment with ongoing conflict risks.
🏦 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 corruption risks.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
3%
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 nomads in Kabul.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely unsafe due to ongoing conflict, terrorism, and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
2%
Weight: 50
Very challenging environment for women due to cultural and security issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Ethnic tensions exist but generally locals are hospitable to foreigners.