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Kandahar vs Sur

AF Afghanistan OM Oman

Kandahar, Afghanistan compared with Sur, Oman: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Country Afghanistan Oman
Nomad score 2.3 / 10 5.6 / 10
Cost of living $1,849 / mo $1,671 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 11°C 35° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 51 Moderate 73 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Average high 26.7°C 33.7°C
Average low 14.4°C 24.4°C
Precipitation 12 mm / mo 7 mm / mo
Sunshine 331 h / mo 330 h / mo
Humidity 29% 54%
Rain days 1.8 / mo 0.9 / mo
Wind speed 20.3 km/h 24.4 km/h

AF Kandahar · average high by month

OM Sur · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
AF Kandahar OM Sur
US AQI 51 73
PM2.5 10.2 µg/m³ 20.6 µg/m³
PM10 34.1 µg/m³ 39 µg/m³
Ozone 89 µg/m³ 89 µg/m³
UV index 5.1 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.1 1.9
Local Payment Services 1.0 4.1
Startup Scene 0.5 2.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Air Conditioning 4.1 8.0
Green Spaces 2.7 3.8
Natural Disaster Risk 4.4 7.4
Noise Pollution 3.5 6.0
Seasonal Variety 3.0 3.2
Weather 2.4 8.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Mobile Network Coverage 2.8 8.3
Power Grid Reliability 1.7 8.0
Public WiFi Availability 1.0 3.3
VPN Reliability 1.9 5.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Accommodation Cost 7.4 6.2
Cost of Living 7.3 6.5
Currency Stability 1.8 9.6
Entertainment Cost 6.3 6.3
Food & Groceries 7.4 6.7
Gym Membership Cost 7.1 6.3
Transportation Cost 6.8 6.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Culture 3.3 6.4
Indoors Fun 1.4 2.6
Language Learning Opportunities 2.8 3.5
Local Experiences & Tours 1.6 7.2
Nightlife 0.5 2.1
Outdoors & Nature 4.4 7.7

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.2 1.4
Nomad Friendly 0.5 4.0
Online Community Presence 0.2 2.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Cafes with WiFi 0.8 4.2
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.3 2.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.3 2.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.1 1.4
Internet Speed 2.3 6.5
Local SIM Card Availability 3.6 7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Fitness Facilities 1.5 4.0
Food Scene 2.2 5.7
Healthy Food Options 1.6 4.9
Yoga Studios 0.5 2.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Healthcare 1.1 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 3.0 7.1
Healthcare Quality 0.8 6.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 6.1
Ease of Business Registration 0.6 4.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.6 4.2
Freedom of Speech 0.4 2.9
Political Stability 0.7 8.4
Tax Friendliness 1.7 9.1
Visa Ease 1.0 6.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Air Quality 2.0 6.9
Cleanliness 2.1 7.2
Environmental Quality 2.0 6.8
Family Friendly 0.7 6.9
Language Barrier 1.4 6.2
Work-Life Balance 1.1 7.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Female Friendly 0.2 6.4
Racial Tolerance 1.0 7.4
Safety 0.6 8.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Airport Connectivity 2.5 3.7
Cycling 1.1 3.2
Intercity Travel Options 2.1 4.2
Public Transit 1.3 2.6
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 3.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.5 2.2
Walkability 1.9 4.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Coworking Quality 0.1 3.0
Freelance Ecosystem 0.5 2.3
Networking Opportunities 0.7 2.8
Remote Job Opportunities 0.6 2.8
Time Zone Favorability 3.8 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Jeans $28 per pair $65 per pair
Summer Dress $21 per dress $49 per dress
Running Shoes $71 per pair $124 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Dining Out $24 per month $42 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Cinema Ticket $4.23 per ticket $13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Coffee $0.71 per cup $3.51 per cup
Beer $7.84 per pint $11 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.82 per meal $6.50 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $28 per meal $65 per meal
Fast Food Combo $4.23 per meal $8.45 per meal
Apples $1.41 per kg $2.86 per kg
Bread $0.42 per loaf $1.17 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.42 per bottle $0.72 per bottle
Milk $1.13 per liter $2.21 per liter
Rice $0.99 per kg $2.21 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.64 per kg $6.50 per kg
Beef $9.87 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $21 per bottle $39 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Groceries $78 per month $163 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Health Insurance $7.84 per month $3.90 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Doctor Visit (GP) $14 per visit $39 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $2.82 per purchase $9.10 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Housing $125 per month $325 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $183 per month $546 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $564 per month $910 per month
Coworking Space $113 per month $130 per month
Coliving Space $353 per month $754 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Internet & Mobile $19 per month $39 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Leisure Activities $4.70 per month $20 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Haircut $4.23 per visit $12 per visit
Laundry $1.41 per kg $7.80 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Mobile Plan $4.23 per month $26 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $28 per month $78 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.05 one-time $20 one-time
Gym Membership $14 per month $65 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $7.05 per hour $25 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Transportation $13 per month $30 per month
Taxi Start $0.71 per trip $2.34 per trip
Taxi per km $0.42 per km $0.78 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $21 per month $46 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.23 per trip $6.50 per trip
Gasoline $1.13 per liter $0.59 per liter
Scooter Rental $11 per month $35 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Utilities $39 per month $55 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
AF Kandahar OM Sur
Visa & Legal Fees $1.57 per month —
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