Afghanistan32.72
Overall rating
Open country profileAfghanistan vs. United States: Country Comparison
United States leads the overall rating with 68.90 points, ahead of Afghanistan with 32.72 points. The largest measurable differences stand out especially in English Proficiency and Local Language Barrier.
Afghanistan
United States68.90
Overall rating
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Health Insurance for Foreigners
Residence Permit Ease
Digital Nomad Visa
Visa Processing Time
Work Permit Access for Foreigners
English Proficiency
City Rent per Square Meter
Price of an Inexpensive Restaurant Meal
Top Personal Income Tax Rate (%)
Homicide Rate
Petty Crime Index
Healthcare Quality
Biggest Differences
United States scores clearly better than Afghanistan on English Proficiency.
United States scores clearly better than Afghanistan on Local Language Barrier.
Afghanistan scores clearly better than United States on BAC Limit (‰).
United States scores clearly better than Afghanistan on Fixed Broadband Subscriptions.
Afghanistan scores clearly better than United States on Bread Price per 500 Grams.
United States scores clearly better than Afghanistan on Cultural Distance to West.
Afghanistan scores clearly better than United States on Vegetable Basket Price per Kilogram.
United States scores clearly better than Afghanistan on Same-Sex Legal Status.
Categories Compared
Afghanistan
27 points
🛡️ Safety & Risk
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United States
68 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime & Personal Safety | 43 | 64 | United States |
| Conflicts & Political Security | 28 | 79 | United States |
| Natural Hazards & Disasters | 48 | 42 | Afghanistan |
| Digital Freedom & Surveillance | 12 | 70 | United States |
| Legal Protection & Property | 10 | 70 | United States |
| Long-Term Stability & Resilience | 14 | 71 | United States |
Afghanistan
31 points
❤️ Health
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United States
76 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare & Access | 18 | 70 | United States |
| Environmental Health | 30 | 88 | United States |
| Health Risks & Public Health | 47 | 69 | United States |
Afghanistan
41 points
💸 Finance & Taxes
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United States
73 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Taxes | 76 | 58 | Afghanistan |
| Investment & Capital Access | 29 | 75 | United States |
| Banking & Fintech | 30 | 81 | United States |
| Bitcoin & Crypto | 16 | 80 | United States |
| Real Estate & Property | 35 | 69 | United States |
| Entrepreneurship & Business | 52 | 65 | United States |
| Macroeconomics | 50 | 70 | United States |
| Wages & Purchasing Power | 19 | 87 | United States |
Afghanistan
80 points
🏠 Costs
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United States
39 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing & Utilities | 87 | 44 | Afghanistan |
| Food & Basic Goods | 98 | 18 | Afghanistan |
| Dining & Going Out | 58 | 35 | Afghanistan |
| Mobility Costs | 83 | 58 | Afghanistan |
| Communication & Digital Costs | 62 | 41 | Afghanistan |
| Personal Services | 93 | 39 | Afghanistan |
Afghanistan
25 points
🏗️ Infrastructure
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Infrastructure & Logistics | 6 | 74 | United States |
| Roads & Traffic Infrastructure | 38 | 67 | United States |
| Electricity & Energy | 47 | 72 | United States |
| Internet & Connectivity | 14 | 91 | United States |
| Public Transport | 18 | 58 | United States |
Afghanistan
32 points
🌿 Lifestyle
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United States
65 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work-Life Balance | 46 | 45 | Afghanistan |
| Climate & Weather | 72 | 70 | Afghanistan |
| Outdoor & Lifestyle | 26 | 65 | United States |
| Leisure & Recreation | 20 | 81 | United States |
| Arts & Entertainment | 13 | 80 | United States |
| Food & Culinary Culture | 22 | 68 | United States |
| Family-Friendly | 27 | 53 | United States |
| Pet-Friendly | 32 | 59 | United States |
Afghanistan
7 points
✈️ Relocation & Residency
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United States
79 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residency & Bureaucracy | 11 | 73 | United States |
| Visa, Entry & Travel Freedom | 0 | 77 | United States |
| Remote Work & Freelancing | 18 | 78 | United States |
| Work & Self-Employment Abroad | 5 | 82 | United States |
| Permanent Residency & Family | 6 | 80 | United States |
| Language & Integration | 0 | 91 | United States |
| Welcome Culture & Anti-Discrimination | 0 | 77 | United States |
| Everyday Life for Foreigners | 9 | 76 | United States |
Afghanistan
35 points
🏖️ Travel & Vacation
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United States
81 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Stay Quality | 17 | 87 | United States |
| Tourism Infrastructure | 19 | 89 | United States |
| Attractions & Activities | 21 | 90 | United States |
| Beaches, Nature & Relaxation | 20 | 90 | United States |
| Vacation Costs | 95 | 45 | Afghanistan |
| Season & Travel Comfort | 55 | 85 | United States |
Afghanistan
13 points
🌐 Society & Participation
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United States
74 points
| Topic | Afghanistan | United States | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society & Freedom | 14 | 79 | United States |
| Education & Knowledge | 34 | 79 | United States |
| Social System & Social Cohesion | 7 | 57 | United States |
| Equality & Anti-Discrimination | 1 | 75 | United States |
| LGBTQ+ Friendliness | 1 | 86 | United States |
| Inclusion & Accessibility | 5 | 73 | United States |
| Religion & Worldviews | 3 | 74 | United States |
| Demography | 48 | 63 | United States |