Moving to New Zealand from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Afghanistan to New Zealand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Afghanistan to New Zealand, and you’d need to navigate life in English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Afghanistan to New Zealand.
people moved from Afghanistan to New Zealand · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to New Zealand?
Top countries of origin for New Zealand's foreign-born residents.
- 286,746
- 144,207
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- 85,289
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Afghanistan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Zealand compared to Afghanistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though New Zealand leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
New Zealand 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
New Zealand generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kabul | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | Wellington |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) |
New Zealand National Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and New Zealand. To live, work, or study long-term in New Zealand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check New Zealand's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa Required
New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Connectivity is usually fine (New Zealand: 35.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does New Zealand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is New Zealand safe for expats?
New Zealand performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in New Zealand is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.
How is healthcare in New Zealand compared to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 35.7 doctors per 10,000 people in New Zealand, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. New Zealand scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in New Zealand compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in Wellington is 62°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Wellington receives around 37.7 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in New Zealand?
The official languages in New Zealand are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
