Nur-Sultan vs Mazar-i-Sharif
KZ
Kazakhstan
AF
AfghanistanNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan compared with Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Kazakhstan | Afghanistan |
| Nomad score | 6.3 / 10 | 2.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,923 / mo | $1,066 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 17° / 5°C | 30° / 19°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 Moderate | 83 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 9.4°C | 25.1°C |
| Average low | -0.1°C | 14°C |
| Precipitation | 36 mm / mo | 20 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 253 h / mo | 304 h / mo |
| Humidity | 69% | 46% |
| Rain days | 7.5 / mo | 3.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20 km/h | 16.8 km/h |
KZ
Nur-Sultan · average high by month
J -9
F -7
M -1
A 13
M 21
J 25
J 27
A 24
S 17
O 9
N -0
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
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| US AQI | 52 | 83 |
| PM2.5 | 7.9 µg/m³ | 25.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8.8 µg/m³ | 99.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 54 µg/m³ | 103 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.7 | 5.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.8 | 1.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| Startup Scene | 5.9 | 1.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Air Conditioning | 7.1 | 4.3 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 4.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.1 | 5.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 8.1 | 5.2 |
| Weather | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.6 | 3.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.4 | 3.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.7 | 1.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.4 | 2.4 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Accommodation Cost | 6.7 | 8.9 |
| Cost of Living | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Currency Stability | 5.6 | 1.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Culture | 6.9 | 4.7 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.1 | 2.7 |
| Nightlife | 5.7 | 0.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.6 | 0.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.7 | 0.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.5 | 0.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.7 | 0.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.2 | 0.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.2 | 0.1 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 2.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.6 | 4.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Fitness Facilities | 7.0 | 2.1 |
| Food Scene | 6.8 | 3.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.0 | 2.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.9 | 0.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Healthcare | 7.2 | 1.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 4.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.0 | 1.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 6.4 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.5 | 0.5 |
| Political Stability | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Tax Friendliness | 7.1 | 2.1 |
| Visa Ease | 7.4 | 1.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Air Quality | 4.5 | 3.1 |
| Cleanliness | 7.0 | 2.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.2 | 2.8 |
| Family Friendly | 6.5 | 1.6 |
| Language Barrier | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 2.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Female Friendly | 7.1 | 0.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.4 | 2.0 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 1.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.2 | 3.0 |
| Cycling | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.5 | 2.9 |
| Public Transit | 6.3 | 2.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.4 | 0.9 |
| Walkability | 5.0 | 3.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Coworking Quality | 5.2 | 0.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.8 | 1.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.5 | 1.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.1 | 1.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.7 | 5.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Jeans | $73 per pair | $24 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $42 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
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Dining Out | $73 per month | $16 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.20 per ticket | $3.13 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Nur-Sultan
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Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Coffee | $2.50 per cup | $1.10 per cup |
| Beer | $1.98 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 | $1.56 per kg | $0.94 per kg |
| Bread | $0.46 per loaf | $0.31 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.73 per bottle | $0.47 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.21 per liter | $0.78 per liter |
| Rice | $1.50 per kg | $1.25 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.82 per kg | $3.13 per kg |
| Beef | $8.73 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
Nur-Sultan
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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
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Health Insurance | $10 per month | $16 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $25 per visit | $7.84 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.24 per purchase | $0.78 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Housing | $374 per month | $125 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $457 per month | $94 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $936 per month | $188 per month |
| Coworking Space | $135 per month | $47 per month |
| Coliving Space | $374 per month | $125 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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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
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Leisure Activities | $42 per month | $7.84 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Haircut | $14 per visit | $1.57 per visit |
| Laundry | $10 per kg | $0.78 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $3.13 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $13 per month | $24 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.36 one-time | $3.13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $7.84 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $19 per hour | $4.70 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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KZ
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Transportation | $16 per month | $24 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.35 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 | $0.50 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
Nur-Sultan
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AF
Mazar-i-Sharif
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| Utilities | $37 per month | $63 per month |