Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1493
36.709931, 67.109214
Nomad Score:
37%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
85%
Weight: 150
Overall low cost of living compared to many global cities, making it affordable for digital nomads.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
78%
Weight: 80
Housing is generally inexpensive, but quality can vary significantly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
65%
Weight: 40
Local food is affordable, but imported goods can be pricey.
🚌 Transportation Cost
50%
Weight: 20
Limited public transport options; taxis are available but can be inconsistent.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options, with few venues for nightlife and leisure activities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
35%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available, and those that exist can be expensive relative to local incomes.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
The Afghan currency has been unstable, affecting purchasing power.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
40%
Weight: 100
Internet access is available but often slow and unreliable.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
15%
Weight: 40
Very few coworking spaces exist, limiting options for remote work.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
30%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi, but reliability and speed can be issues.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
20%
Weight: 30
Limited options for cafes that cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
10%
Weight: 100
Mazar-i-Sharif is not a popular destination for digital nomads.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Cultural norms allow for a decent work-life balance, but work opportunities are limited.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Environmental quality is mixed, with some areas being polluted.
🧼 Cleanliness
35%
Weight: 10
Cleanliness varies widely; urban areas can be quite littered.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
Dari and Pashto are the main languages; English is not widely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be poor, especially in urban areas.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
30%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are generally affordable, but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
30%
Weight: 20
Limited healthcare options available, with many facilities lacking basic resources.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
70%
Weight: 80
Mild summers and cold winters, with a generally pleasant climate.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
40%
Weight: 10
Some risk of earthquakes, but generally low compared to other regions.
🏞️ Green Spaces
20%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green spaces available for recreation.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is available but not common in all buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
50%
Weight: 10
Experiences four distinct seasons, but extremes can be uncomfortable.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
60%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage, but limited exposure to international influences.
🌃 Nightlife
20%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; few bars or clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
65%
Weight: 15
Surrounding areas offer beautiful landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
20%
Weight: 10
Limited opportunities for language learning, especially for English.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
30%
Weight: 10
Few organized tours available; local experiences are limited.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor activities and entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
50%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is flavorful, but options are limited for international food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
10%
Weight: 10
Very few yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Limited fitness facilities available for exercise.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Some healthy options available, but overall choices are limited.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
Time zone can be favorable for working with certain regions.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
10%
Weight: 25
Very few networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities available locally.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
10%
Weight: 20
Minimal freelance ecosystem; few local clients available.
🏢 Coworking Quality
10%
Weight: 30
Non-existent coworking quality due to lack of spaces.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited startup scene; few entrepreneurial activities.
💳 Local Payment Services
30%
Weight: 10
Limited payment services; cash is still the primary method.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
10%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
40%
Weight: 30
Airport connectivity is limited, with few international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
Public transit options are scarce and unreliable.
🚶 Walkability
40%
Weight: 20
Some areas are walkable, but infrastructure is lacking.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
10%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing services available.
🚲 Cycling
20%
Weight: 10
Cycling is not common and infrastructure is lacking.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
30%
Weight: 15
Limited intercity travel options available.
🛵 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 internet restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
30%
Weight: 15
Power outages are common, affecting reliability.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
20%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
20%
Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complicated and lengthy.
📊 Tax Friendliness
40%
Weight: 30
Taxation is relatively low, but compliance can be challenging.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
20%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech; censorship is prevalent.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Political instability affects daily life and safety.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
20%
Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be bureaucratic and difficult.
📄 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 specific digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Not a nomad-friendly environment due to various limitations.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
No events or meetups specifically for digital nomads.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
10%
Weight: 20
Very limited online community presence for nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
30%
Weight: 100
Safety concerns are prevalent due to ongoing conflict.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be restrictive for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Limited racial tolerance; ethnic tensions can exist.