Moving to Afghanistan from Cameroon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cameroon to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 84°F in Yaounde, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
AF
24.1

Cameroon generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
AF
2.5

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CM
101.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
AF
0.3t

Cameroon 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

CM
2.2
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
AF
54.8%

Cameroon 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

CM
3.6%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
AF
$2,000

Cameroon generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
AF
104.9

Cameroon performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yaounde Kabul
Jan–Mar 88°/67°F (31°/19°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/68°F (29°/20°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/66°F (27°/19°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/66°F (28°/19°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Yaounde Kabul
Jan 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cameroon 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.

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Cameroon passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.
Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Afghanistan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.

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?

Cameroon generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Cameroon?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Cameroon?

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 84°F in Yaounde. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Yaounde gets 62.2 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM AF
Population 29,321,637 38,346,720
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages English, French Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +93
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112