Moving to Afghanistan from Dominican Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Dominican Republic to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 87°F in Santo Domingo, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Dominican Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DO
12.4
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DO
27.4
AF
24.1

Afghanistan performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DO
$1,169
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DO
22.3
AF
2.5

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic 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

DO
27.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DO
3.0t
AF
0.3t

Dominican Republic 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

DO
10.7
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DO
39.5%
AF
54.8%

Dominican Republic 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

DO
5.6%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DO
$23,100
AF
$2,000

Dominican Republic 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

DO
72.6 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DO
21.2
AF
104.9

Dominican Republic performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Direccion General de Impuestos Internos, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Santo Domingo Kabul
Jan–Mar 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Santo Domingo Kabul
Jan 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data: Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominican Republic 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.

Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.
Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.

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?

Afghanistan performs significantly better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Dominican Republic.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Dominican Republic?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominican Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 22.3 in Dominican Republic. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominican Republic: 77).

What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Dominican Republic?

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 87°F in Santo Domingo. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Santo Domingo gets 57.0 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Dominican Republic, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

DO AF
Population 10,694,700 38,346,720
Currency Dominican Peso (DOP) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages Spanish Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +93
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911