Kandahar, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1494
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Nomad Score:
28%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
91%
Weight: 150
Extremely low cost of living due to local economic conditions and limited demand.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
93%
Weight: 80
Very affordable housing options, though quality and safety may vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
87%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive but limited in variety and quality.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Transportation is very cheap, mostly relying on informal and low-cost options.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
12%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are extremely limited due to security and cultural restrictions.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
5%
Weight: 10
Very few gyms available; membership costs are not standardized and facilities are minimal.
💱 Currency Stability
21%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency experiences high volatility and inflation risks.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
18%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages and limited coverage.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
0%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces exist due to security and infrastructure challenges.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
3%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi; those that do have poor connectivity and limited seating.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
0%
Weight: 30
No cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
0%
Weight: 100
Practically no digital nomad presence due to security and infrastructure issues.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
20%
Weight: 30
Challenging environment with limited leisure options and high stress due to security concerns.
🌳 Environmental Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air and water quality are poor in urban areas; some natural surroundings remain.
🧼 Cleanliness
20%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is low with limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Local languages are Pashto and Dari; English is rarely spoken outside elite circles.
💨 Air Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is moderate to high due to dust and vehicle emissions.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
10%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are very limited and often lack essential services.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
75%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable but quality is poor.
🏥 Healthcare
10%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare infrastructure is inadequate for most needs.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
78%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and mild winters with mostly sunny days; dry climate.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes; low risk of floods or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited public parks or green recreational areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly found in high-end buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters, but limited precipitation.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich traditional culture but limited exposure to global influences.
🌃 Nightlife
0%
Weight: 15
No nightlife due to cultural and security restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural landscapes nearby but limited safe access.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible but limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
15%
Weight: 10
Very limited tourism infrastructure and guided experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
5%
Weight: 10
Almost no indoor entertainment venues available.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
40%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
0%
Weight: 10
No yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
5%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness options beyond informal exercise.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
30%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety and organic options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 time zone is moderately favorable for European and Asian remote work.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
2%
Weight: 25
Virtually no professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
5%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is negligible; international opportunities depend on personal initiative.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
3%
Weight: 20
Freelance infrastructure and community are almost non-existent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces available.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
1%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is minimal and underdeveloped.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Limited digital payment options; cash remains dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
2%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
20%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; security concerns restrict travel options.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal taxis.
🚶 Walkability
25%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is poor and security is a concern.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps or services available.
🚲 Cycling
5%
Weight: 10
Cycling is rare and unsafe due to traffic and road conditions.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
15%
Weight: 15
Limited and unsafe intercity travel options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
40%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage exists but is patchy and often unreliable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet censorship and instability affect reliability.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
10%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
2%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is almost non-existent.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complicated and restrictive for most nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
20%
Weight: 30
Tax system is underdeveloped with unclear regulations.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
5%
Weight: 15
Severe restrictions on freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
3%
Weight: 20
Highly unstable political environment with ongoing security issues.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Difficult due to regulatory and security concerns.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
5%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and insecure environment makes business registration challenging.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
0%
Weight: 50
Not considered nomad friendly due to security, infrastructure, and social factors.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
1%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
2%
Weight: 100
Extremely unsafe due to ongoing conflict and high crime risk.
♀️ 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 levels vary and can be low.