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Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
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Nomad Score:
30%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living compared to global standards, though limited availability of goods can affect prices.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options, but quality and safety can vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
79%
Weight: 40
Local food is inexpensive, but imported goods are scarce and costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Very low transportation costs due to reliance on walking and inexpensive local transport.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; most activities are low-cost but very few venues exist.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are low but facilities are minimal.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency experiences volatility due to political instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
23%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
5%
Weight: 40
Virtually no formal coworking spaces available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
10%
Weight: 30
Very few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity is unreliable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely rare for digital nomads to visit or stay in Mazar-i-Sharif.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available but registration process can be strict.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
30%
Weight: 30
Challenging due to security concerns and limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality but affected by dust and limited green infrastructure.
🧼 Cleanliness
32%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is below average with issues in waste management.
🗨️ Language Barrier
25%
Weight: 30
Local languages are Dari and Pashto; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor due to dust and pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Limited facilities and safety concerns make it unsuitable for families.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
21%
Weight: 20
Overall healthcare system is underdeveloped and unreliable for serious conditions.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
65%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and cold winters; dry climate with limited rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Very limited public parks or green areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
30%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is not widespread and often unreliable.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
55%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; less traffic noise but some construction and market noise.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
50%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture but limited exposure for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
5%
Weight: 15
Almost no nightlife due to cultural and security constraints.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural beauty nearby but limited outdoor recreational infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
30%
Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure; some cultural experiences available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Very few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
2%
Weight: 10
Yoga studios are virtually nonexistent.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness centers with basic equipment.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety of health-focused eateries.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30 time zone is moderately convenient for Europe and Asia but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Almost no professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
10%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
5%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is nearly nonexistent.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to evaluate.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
3%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup activity.
💳 Local Payment Services
15%
Weight: 10
Cash remains dominant; digital payment infrastructure is minimal.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
5%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
30%
Weight: 30
Mazar-i-Sharif Airport has limited international flights and connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis and informal transport.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable but infrastructure is poor.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps operate in the city.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Cycling is uncommon and infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
20%
Weight: 15
Limited and often unsafe intercity travel options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet restrictions 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 nonexistent.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is difficult and restrictive for most foreigners.
📊 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 expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
5%
Weight: 20
High political instability and security risks.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners to open bank accounts.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with security concerns.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
2%
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.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
5%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to conflict and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
3%
Weight: 50
Very challenging environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Generally homogeneous society with limited exposure to diversity.