Kandahar, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1494
30.991003, 65.706852
Nomad Score:
35%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
85%
Weight: 150
Overall low cost of living, especially compared to Western cities, but prices can vary significantly.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
78%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available, but quality can be inconsistent.
🍎 Food & Groceries
65%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods can be costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
50%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport options; reliance on taxis or private vehicles can increase costs.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options available, with few venues for nightlife or cultural activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
30%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and those that exist may have high membership fees.
💱 Currency Stability
25%
Weight: 30
Afghan currency is subject to significant fluctuations and instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
30%
Weight: 100
Internet access is slow and unreliable, with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
20%
Weight: 30
Limited cafes with WiFi, and those that do often have unreliable connections.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
15%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Kandahar is not a popular destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
40%
Weight: 30
Work-life balance can be challenging due to local customs and expectations.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Environmental quality is poor, with pollution and waste management issues.
🧼 Cleanliness
30%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness is a concern in many areas, with litter and waste visible.
🗨️ Language Barrier
60%
Weight: 30
Dari and Pashto are the primary languages, creating a barrier for non-speakers.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Air quality is often poor due to dust and pollution.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
40%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack advanced medical services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable, but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
40%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare is available, but specialized services are lacking.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
70%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters, but extreme temperatures can occur.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
30%
Weight: 10
Risk of natural disasters is moderate, with occasional earthquakes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited green spaces available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in some buildings, but not universally available.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Some seasonal variation, but not as pronounced as in temperate climates.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
35%
Weight: 20
Cultural activities are limited, with few events or festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options, primarily focused on local customs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty in the surrounding areas, but access can be difficult.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning outside of local dialects.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
25%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours or experiences available for visitors.
🎳 Indoors Fun
15%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor recreational options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful, but variety is limited.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities available for residents.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available, but overall variety is limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
55%
Weight: 20
Time zone may be favorable for some remote work schedules.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for professionals.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available in the local market.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Nonexistent freelance ecosystem in the region.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available, limiting quality options.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No notable startup scene present in Kandahar.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services available, with cash being the primary method.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
No significant adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrency.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights available, primarily domestic travel.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are minimal and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Walkability is limited due to infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common due to safety and infrastructure issues.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available, primarily by road.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No rental services for scooters or bikes.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but can be spotty in rural areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be unreliable due to local restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting daily life.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is virtually nonexistent.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complicated and lengthy.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex and not particularly friendly for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political instability is a significant concern.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be challenging for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
10%
Weight: 10
Very difficult to register a business due to bureaucratic hurdles.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
10%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa options available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Kandahar is not a nomad-friendly destination.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Safety is a major concern due to ongoing conflict.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Limited rights and freedoms for women in public spaces.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Tolerance levels can vary, with ethnic tensions present.