Moving to Afghanistan from Russia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Russia to Afghanistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Russia to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 48°F in Moscow, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Russia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Russia generally does better on safety, though Afghanistan leads in homicide rate.
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 Russia 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
Russia 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
Russia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Russia performs better than Afghanistan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Russia performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Tax Service of Russia, 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 | Moscow | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/15°F (-3°/-10°C) | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/52°F (20°/11°C) | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 36°/26°F (2°/-3°C) | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Moscow | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/10°F (-6.3°/-12.3°C) | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) |
| Feb | 24°/12°F (-4.2°/-11.1°C) | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) |
| Mar | 35°/22°F (1.5°/-5.6°C) | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) |
| Apr | 51°/35°F (10.4°/1.7°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.5°C) | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.5°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Aug | 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.0°C) | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.1°C) | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) |
| Oct | 47°/36°F (8.2°/2.1°C) | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 34°/26°F (1.1°/-3.3°C) | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 26°/17°F (-3.5°/-8.6°C) | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) |
Data:
Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Russia 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.
Russia passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Russia
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?
Russia 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 6.8 in Russia.
How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Russia?
Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Russia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 38.3 in Russia. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Russia: 79).
What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Russia?
The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 48°F in Moscow. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Moscow gets 27.2 in.
What language do they speak in Afghanistan?
The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Russia, the official language is Russian.
