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Kabul, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1491
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Nomad Score:
30%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
91%
Weight: 150
Extremely low cost of living compared to global standards, though quality and availability of goods vary.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
95%
Weight: 80
Very affordable housing options, but limited availability and often basic conditions.
🍎 Food & Groceries
87%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive, though variety and imported goods are limited.
🚌 Transportation Cost
93%
Weight: 20
Public transportation and taxis are very cheap, but infrastructure is underdeveloped.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options due to security and cultural restrictions; costs are low but choices are minimal.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
18%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, often expensive relative to local income and limited in quality.
💱 Currency Stability
12%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency is highly unstable with frequent fluctuations and inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
25%
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
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is often poor and inconsistent.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads or remote workers.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure issues.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain for foreigners with valid ID.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
30%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance is challenging due to security concerns and limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
22%
Weight: 15
Environmental degradation and pollution are significant issues, with limited regulation.
🧼 Cleanliness
20%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is poor due to inadequate waste management and infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
Dari and Pashto are dominant; English is rarely spoken outside elite circles, posing communication challenges.
💨 Air Quality
17%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is severe, especially in winter due to heating and traffic emissions.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
5%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to security and lack of amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited, under-resourced, and often unsafe.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
40%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is relatively affordable but quality is very low.
🏥 Healthcare
12%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is inadequate for expatriates or digital nomads.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
68%
Weight: 80
Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters; dry and sunny most of the year.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes; low risk of other natural disasters.
🏞️ Green Spaces
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public parks or green spaces within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread; many buildings lack modern cooling systems.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, offering some seasonal variety.
🔊 Noise Pollution
60%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise pollution from traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage but limited access for foreigners due to security and social restrictions.
🌃 Nightlife
2%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to cultural norms and security concerns.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Surrounding mountainous areas offer natural beauty but access is limited and security is a concern.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; learning Dari or Pashto is possible but challenging for foreigners.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
20%
Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure; tours are rare and often restricted.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Few indoor recreational options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine is available; international options are scarce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
1%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
15%
Weight: 15
Limited gyms and fitness centers, often basic and expensive.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but organic or specialty health foods are rare.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 timezone is moderately favorable for communication with Asia and Europe.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking due to small expat and business community.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is almost nonexistent.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
3%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community or platforms locally.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
2%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is minimal and faces significant challenges.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment infrastructure; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low adoption and regulatory uncertainty.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Kabul airport has limited international flights and frequent disruptions.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and informal transport.
🚶 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 nonexistent and unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited and unreliable bus services; road safety is a concern.
🛵 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 internet censorship and instability can cause interruptions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
15%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ 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 regulations.
🗣️ 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 limited banking infrastructure.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with security risks.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Overall environment is not conducive to digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
5%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or support for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
3%
Weight: 100
Extremely unsafe due to ongoing conflict, terrorism, and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Very challenging environment for women due to cultural and security issues.
✊ Racial Tolerance
20%
Weight: 50
Limited diversity and some ethnic tensions exist.