Moving to Afghanistan from Sweden
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sweden to Afghanistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sweden to Afghanistan, and you’d need to navigate life in Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kabul averages 67°F vs 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Afghanistan compared to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden 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
Sweden performs better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Skatteverket (2016), Afghanistan Revenue Department (2016), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Stockholm | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) |
View all months
| Month | Stockholm | Kabul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.
Sweden passport holder visiting Afghanistan
Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holder visiting Sweden
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?
Sweden 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 Sweden.
How is healthcare in Afghanistan compared to Sweden?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Afghanistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Afghanistan, compared to 44.1 in Sweden. Afghanistan scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Afghanistan compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Kabul is 67°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Kabul receives around 12.3 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Afghanistan?
The official languages in Afghanistan are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
