Mazar-i-Sharif
capital of Balkh, Afghanistan
Live & travel in Mazar-i-Sharif
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Feb 19, 2026
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 16°4°
- Rain
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 49%
Best months: April, May, and September
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Mazar-i-Sharif
6 missions from 6 countries
Where to eat in Mazar-i-Sharif
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Mazar-i-Sharif · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Mazar-i-Sharif?
The travel guide to Mazar-i-Sharif lists Mansoor Restaurant, Rayhan Restaurant, and Kefyat Hotel.
Is Mazar-i-Sharif safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Afghanistan at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 4 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Mazar-i-Sharif?
Roughly $900 per month for a remote worker, based on Afghanistan price levels (18% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Mazar-i-Sharif in November?
In November Mazar-i-Sharif averages a high of 16°C, a low of 4°C and about 16 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Mazar-i-Sharif?
6 diplomatic missions, including India (Consulate General), Iran (Consulate General), Russia (Consulate General), Türkiye (Consulate General), and Uzbekistan (Embassy).
Cities in Afghanistan
2.5 / 5Kabul
$900/mo · 7°C
2.5 / 5Herat
$900/mo · 10°C
2.5 / 5Kandahar
$900/mo · 12°C
2.5 / 5Jalalabad
$900/mo · 16°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.