Moving to United Kingdom from Afghanistan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Afghanistan to United Kingdom? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Afghanistan to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 United Kingdom.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom compared to Afghanistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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
share of people below the poverty line
United Kingdom 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
United Kingdom 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 | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) | 49°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 64°/48°F (18°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) | 72°/56°F (22°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) | 53°/43°F (12°/6°C) |
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| Month | Kabul | London |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) | 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C) |
| Feb | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) | 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C) |
| Mar | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) | 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C) |
| Apr | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C) |
| May | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) | 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C) |
| Jun | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Jul | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C) |
| Aug | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) |
| Sep | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) | 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C) |
| Oct | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) | 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C) |
| Nov | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) | 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C) |
| Dec | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) | 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C) |
Data:
Met Office
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and United Kingdom. To live, work, or study long-term in United Kingdom, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United Kingdom's immigration authority.
Afghanistan passport holder visiting United Kingdom
Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is United Kingdom safe for expats?
United Kingdom performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.
How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though United Kingdom leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).
What's the weather like in United Kingdom compared to Afghanistan?
The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.
What language do they speak in United Kingdom?
The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.
