Moving to Afghanistan from Poland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Poland to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 55°F in Warsaw, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Poland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PL
0.7
AF
4.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PL
6.5
AF
24.1

Poland performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

PL
$3,939
AF
$330
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PL
33.9
AF
2.5

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland 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

PL
41.0
AF
143.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PL
7.6t
AF
0.3t

Poland 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

PL
23.0
AF
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PL
32.1%
AF
54.8%

Poland 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

PL
2.9%
AF
14.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PL
$44,100
AF
$2,000

Poland 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

PL
78.8 yrs
AF
53.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PL
4.2
AF
104.9

Poland performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Warsaw Kabul
Jan–Mar 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C) 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C)
Apr–Jun 66°/46°F (19°/8°C) 76°/48°F (25°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) 88°/56°F (31°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 44°/33°F (7°/1°C) 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C)
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Month Warsaw Kabul
Jan 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C) 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C)
Feb 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C) 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C)
Mar 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C) 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C)
Apr 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
May 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C) 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C)
Jun 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C)
Jul 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C) 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C)
Aug 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C) 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C)
Sep 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C) 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C)
Oct 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C) 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C)
Nov 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C) 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C)
Dec 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C) 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Poland 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.

Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Afghanistan

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

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Poland

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

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?

Poland performs better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Afghanistan is 4.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Poland.

How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Poland?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 33.9 in Poland. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Poland: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 55°F in Warsaw. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Warsaw gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Poland, the official language is Polish.

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At a Glance

PL AF
Population 38,093,101 38,346,720
Currency Polish Zloty (PLN) Afghan Afghani (AFN)
Languages Polish Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +48 +93
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112