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Kandahar, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1494
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Nomad Score:
12%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
12%
Weight: 150
Extremely low cost of living due to local economic conditions, but limited availability of goods and services.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
10%
Weight: 80
Very low rental prices, but accommodation quality is generally poor and limited in options.
🍎 Food & Groceries
15%
Weight: 40
Basic food items are inexpensive but variety is limited and quality can be inconsistent.
🚌 Transportation Cost
20%
Weight: 20
Local transport is very cheap but infrastructure is minimal and unreliable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
5%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are extremely limited due to security and cultural restrictions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
3%
Weight: 10
Few gyms exist, mostly basic and not widely accessible.
💱 Currency Stability
10%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency is highly unstable with frequent fluctuations and inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
11%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages and limited coverage.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces available in Kandahar.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
5%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi, and those that do have poor connectivity.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Kandahar is not known or frequented by digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
40%
Weight: 25
Local SIM cards are available but require registration and have limited data packages.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
10%
Weight: 30
Due to security concerns and limited amenities, work-life balance is poor.
🌳 Environmental Quality
20%
Weight: 15
Environmental conditions are harsh with dust and pollution from ongoing conflicts.
🧼 Cleanliness
10%
Weight: 10
Public cleanliness is low due to lack of infrastructure and services.
🗨️ Language Barrier
20%
Weight: 30
Local languages are Pashto and Dari; English is rarely spoken, posing a significant barrier.
💨 Air Quality
15%
Weight: 15
Air quality is poor due to dust, vehicle emissions, and lack of environmental controls.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
5%
Weight: 25
Not family friendly due to security and lack of amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
5%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very limited and often lack basic equipment and medicines.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
20%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable but quality and availability are major issues.
🏥 Healthcare
5%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and unreliable.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
63%
Weight: 80
Hot and dry climate with very hot summers and mild winters; suitable for those who prefer dry heat.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes; low risk of floods or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces or parks available.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly found in high-end buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
30%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters but limited variation in precipitation.
🔊 Noise Pollution
30%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise pollution from traffic and urban activity but no industrial noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
35%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage but conservative and traditional society with limited cultural activities for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife due to security and cultural restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
20%
Weight: 15
Some natural landscapes nearby but limited access and safety concerns.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
10%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; learning local languages is challenging without immersion.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
10%
Weight: 10
Very limited tourism infrastructure and guided tours.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
20%
Weight: 25
Basic local cuisine available; international food options are almost nonexistent.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness facilities.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited availability of fresh produce and healthy food options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 time zone is moderately convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
0%
Weight: 25
No established digital nomad or professional networking communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
0%
Weight: 20
No local remote job market or opportunities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
0%
Weight: 20
No freelance ecosystem or support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
0%
Weight: 15
No startup ecosystem present.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited banking and payment services; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Minimal awareness or adoption of blockchain or cryptocurrencies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Kandahar Airport has limited international flights and connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
5%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system.
🚶 Walkability
20%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is poor and safety is a concern.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft.
🚲 Cycling
5%
Weight: 10
Cycling is possible but infrastructure and safety are very limited.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
10%
Weight: 15
Limited and unreliable intercity transport options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
30%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and internet data speeds are slow.
🔒 VPN Reliability
20%
Weight: 20
VPNs can be used but internet censorship and restrictions exist.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
10%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unreliable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
0%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is virtually nonexistent.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is difficult and restrictive for most foreigners.
📊 Tax Friendliness
20%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complex and opaque tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
0%
Weight: 15
Severe restrictions on freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
0%
Weight: 20
Extremely unstable political and security situation.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
5%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners to open bank accounts due to regulations and instability.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
5%
Weight: 10
Business registration is bureaucratic and risky.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not considered nomad friendly due to security and infrastructure issues.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
0%
Weight: 20
No visible online digital nomad community presence.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
0%
Weight: 100
Extremely unsafe due to ongoing conflict and security threats.
♀️ Female Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not female friendly due to cultural restrictions and safety concerns.
✊ Racial Tolerance
10%
Weight: 50
Limited racial tolerance; conservative and ethnically homogeneous society.