Moving to Arizona from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Afghanistan to Arizona? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Afghanistan to Arizona, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Afghanistan to Arizona.
people moved from Afghanistan to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
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- 1,829,251
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Afghanistan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Arizona compared to Afghanistan.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Afghanistan performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arizona performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Arizona performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Arizona performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kabul | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Arizona?
From major Arizona cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Afghanistan and Arizona are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in Arizona?
The official language in Arizona is English. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
