Moving to Afghanistan from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Afghanistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand 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.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand 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
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs 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
New Zealand 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
New Zealand performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: New Zealand Inland 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 | Wellington | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/58°F (21°/14°C) | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 59°/49°F (15°/10°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/46°F (13°/8°C) | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 64°/53°F (18°/12°C) | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Wellington | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°/58°F (21.2°/14.7°C) | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) |
| Feb | 70°/59°F (21.3°/14.8°C) | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) |
| Mar | 68°/56°F (19.8°/13.5°C) | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) |
| Apr | 63°/53°F (17.4°/11.5°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| May | 59°/49°F (15.2°/9.7°C) | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 56°/46°F (13.1°/7.9°C) | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) |
| Jul | 54°/44°F (12.3°/6.9°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Aug | 55°/45°F (12.9°/7.4°C) | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 58°/48°F (14.5°/8.8°C) | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) |
| Oct | 60°/50°F (15.8°/10.0°C) | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 64°/53°F (17.5°/11.4°C) | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.5°C) | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) |
New Zealand National Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holder visiting New Zealand
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 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?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Zealand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 35.7 in New Zealand. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to New Zealand?
The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 62°F in Wellington. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Wellington gets 37.7 in.
What language do they speak in Afghanistan?
The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
