Karaganda vs Mazar-i-Sharif
KZ
Kazakhstan
AF
AfghanistanKaraganda, Kazakhstan compared with Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Afghanistan |
| Nomad score | 5.5 / 10 | 2.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,892 / mo | $1,066 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 19° / 7°C | 32° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 54 Moderate | 83 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 9.6°C | 25.1°C |
| Average low | -0.1°C | 14°C |
| Precipitation | 33 mm / mo | 20 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 261 h / mo | 304 h / mo |
| Humidity | 66% | 46% |
| Rain days | 7.1 / mo | 3.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 22.6 km/h | 16.8 km/h |
KZ
Karaganda · average high by month
J -9
F -7
M -1
A 14
M 21
J 26
J 27
A 24
S 17
O 9
N 1
D -7
AF
Mazar-i-Sharif · average high by month
J 9
F 13
M 19
A 28
M 33
J 39
J 41
A 38
S 33
O 24
N 16
D 10
Air quality
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 54 | 83 |
| PM2.5 | 8.8 µg/m³ | 25.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.7 µg/m³ | 99.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 75 µg/m³ | 103 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3 | 5.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.3 | 1.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.8 | 1.6 |
| Startup Scene | 3.2 | 1.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.6 | 4.3 |
| Green Spaces | 4.6 | 4.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.3 | 5.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| Weather | 5.8 | 4.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.6 | 3.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.4 | 3.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.6 | 1.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.0 | 2.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Cost of Living | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Currency Stability | 5.5 | 1.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.6 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 1.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 4.8 | 2.7 |
| Nightlife | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 4.6 | 3.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.7 | 0.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.6 | 1.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.5 | 0.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 0.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Internet Speed | 7.0 | 2.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.5 | 4.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Food Scene | 5.4 | 3.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.7 | 2.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 0.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.1 | 1.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.2 | 4.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.1 | 1.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.9 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.5 | 0.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| Political Stability | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.3 | 2.1 |
| Visa Ease | 5.9 | 1.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| Family Friendly | 5.4 | 1.6 |
| Language Barrier | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.2 | 2.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.4 | 0.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.2 | 2.0 |
| Safety | 6.8 | 1.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Airport Connectivity | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Cycling | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Public Transit | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.9 | 0.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 3.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Coworking Quality | 2.7 | 0.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.9 | 1.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.3 | 5.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Jeans | $67 per pair | $24 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $19 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $100 per pair | $63 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Dining Out | $52 per month | $16 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.82 per ticket | $3.13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Coffee | $2.29 per cup | $1.10 per cup |
| Beer | $1.56 per pint | $4.70 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.28 per meal | $2.35 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $37 per meal | $19 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.65 per meal | $3.92 per meal |
| Apples | $1.35 per kg | $0.94 per kg |
| Bread | $0.46 per loaf | $0.31 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.62 per bottle | $0.47 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.14 per liter | $0.78 per liter |
| Rice | $1.46 per kg | $1.25 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.78 per kg | $3.13 per kg |
| Beef | $7.90 per kg | $4.70 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.36 per bottle | $24 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Groceries | $177 per month | $94 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Health Insurance | $11 per month | $16 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $18 per visit | $7.84 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.65 per purchase | $0.78 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Housing | $291 per month | $125 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $343 per month | $94 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $582 per month | $188 per month |
| Coworking Space | $94 per month | $47 per month |
| Coliving Space | $198 per month | $125 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Internet & Mobile | $14 per month | $16 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Leisure Activities | $31 per month | $7.84 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Haircut | $12 per visit | $1.57 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.36 per kg | $0.78 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $3.13 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $14 per month | $24 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.36 one-time | $3.13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $37 per month | $7.84 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $18 per hour | $4.70 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Transportation | $17 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.04 per trip | $0.47 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.37 per km | $0.31 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $16 per month | $24 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.91 per trip | $2.35 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.48 per liter | $1.02 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.28 per month | $7.84 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Karaganda
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Utilities | $46 per month | $63 per month |