Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan 🇦🇫
#1493
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Nomad Score:
30%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
91%
Weight: 150
Very low cost of living compared to global standards, making it affordable for budget travelers.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
93%
Weight: 80
Accommodation prices are very low, though quality and availability can be limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
87%
Weight: 40
Local food and groceries are inexpensive but limited in variety.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Transportation is very cheap, mostly relying on shared taxis and informal transit.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
21%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment options; costs are low but choices are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
15%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership costs are low but facilities are minimal.
💱 Currency Stability
20%
Weight: 30
Afghani currency is volatile with frequent fluctuations due to political instability.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
18%
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, and connectivity is poor.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
3%
Weight: 30
Almost no cafes cater specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
1%
Weight: 100
Extremely low presence of digital nomads due to security and infrastructure issues.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are available and affordable but require ID registration.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
30%
Weight: 30
Challenging environment with limited leisure options and security concerns.
🌳 Environmental Quality
32%
Weight: 15
Moderate environmental quality but affected by dust and limited sanitation.
🧼 Cleanliness
25%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is poor with limited waste management infrastructure.
🗨️ Language Barrier
30%
Weight: 30
Dari and Pashto are dominant; English is rarely spoken outside official contexts.
💨 Air Quality
28%
Weight: 15
Air quality is poor due to dust, pollution, and lack of environmental controls.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
10%
Weight: 25
Not suitable for families due to security and infrastructure issues.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
15%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are basic and often lack modern equipment.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is generally affordable but quality is low.
🏥 Healthcare
17%
Weight: 20
Limited access to reliable healthcare services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
65%
Weight: 80
Hot summers and cold winters; dry climate with low rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
50%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of earthquakes and droughts; no major flooding.
🏞️ Green Spaces
12%
Weight: 10
Very limited green spaces and parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
20%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is rare and mostly found in higher-end buildings.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
60%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with hot summers and cold winters.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; some areas are noisy due to traffic and construction.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage but limited access for foreigners.
🌃 Nightlife
2%
Weight: 15
Virtually no nightlife due to cultural and security restrictions.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
40%
Weight: 15
Some natural landscapes nearby but limited recreational infrastructure.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
25%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
30%
Weight: 10
Limited tourism infrastructure; some cultural tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
10%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
45%
Weight: 25
Traditional Afghan cuisine available; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
1%
Weight: 10
No known yoga studios.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
10%
Weight: 15
Very limited fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
35%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited variety of health-focused options.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
50%
Weight: 20
UTC+4:30; moderate overlap with Europe and Asia but limited with Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
5%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking opportunities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
3%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is almost non-existent.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
2%
Weight: 20
No established freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
0%
Weight: 30
No coworking spaces to evaluate.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
1%
Weight: 15
Very nascent startup ecosystem with limited support.
💳 Local Payment Services
10%
Weight: 10
Cash-based economy with limited digital payment infrastructure.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
2%
Weight: 15
Minimal adoption and regulatory clarity.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
25%
Weight: 30
Limited international flights; security concerns affect connectivity.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal taxis.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure is poor and safety is a concern.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
0%
Weight: 15
No ride-sharing apps available.
🚲 Cycling
5%
Weight: 10
Cycling is uncommon due to infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 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.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving in urban areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
30%
Weight: 20
VPNs work but internet censorship and instability can cause issues.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages and unstable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
5%
Weight: 10
Very limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
10%
Weight: 40
Visa process is complex and restrictive for most nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
30%
Weight: 30
Low tax rates but complicated enforcement and lack of clarity.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
5%
Weight: 15
Severe restrictions on freedom of speech and press.
🏛️ Political Stability
2%
Weight: 20
Highly unstable political environment with ongoing conflict risks.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
10%
Weight: 15
Difficult for foreigners due to strict regulations and security concerns.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
15%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and slow process with security risks.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
1%
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
3%
Weight: 20
Minimal online presence or community for nomads in the city.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
2%
Weight: 100
High security risks due to conflict and crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
1%
Weight: 50
Extremely challenging environment for women travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
30%
Weight: 50
Generally homogenous society with limited exposure to diversity.