Moving to Afghanistan from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Afghanistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
AF
24.1

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
AF
2.5

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BA
55.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
AF
0.3t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
AF
54.8%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
AF
$2,000

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
AF
104.9

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Kabul
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Sarajevo Kabul
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Afghanistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Afghanistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Afghanistan's immigration authority.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.
Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Afghanistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Afghanistan: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Afghanistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Afghanistan safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA AF
Population 3,816,459 38,346,720
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +93
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112