Moving to Afghanistan from India
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from India to Afghanistan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from India to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from India to Afghanistan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India performs 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
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
India generally does better on environment, though Afghanistan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
India generally does better on infrastructure, though Afghanistan leads in water stress level.
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
India 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
India performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 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 | Delhi | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) |
India Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Afghanistan has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Afghanistan safe for expats?
India performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to India?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 7.3 in India. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to India?
The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Afghanistan?
The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
