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Mazār-e Sharīf
City in Balkh, Afghanistan
Overview
Mazār-e Sharīf is a lively city in northern Afghanistan, renowned for its stunning Blue Mosque and role as a historical and cultural hub. Its markets, gardens, and friendly locals offer a unique glimpse into Afghan life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Afghanistan
Province
Balkh
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kabul
Coordinates
36.71°, 67.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
10
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$618
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$75
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
4.5°C
Record High
45.5°C
Record Low
-15.5°C
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
178 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
65 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
19
Walk Score
19
Footways
37.0
Airport
MZR
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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