Moving to Kazakhstan from Angola

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Angola to Kazakhstan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Angola to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 82°F in Luanda, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Angola and Kazakhstan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AO
4.1
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AO
15.0
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AO
$248
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AO
2.4
KZ
40.3

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AO
60.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AO
0.7t
KZ
12.6t

Angola performs better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AO
0.4
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AO
1.9%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Angola leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AO
14.6%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AO
$7,200
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Angola across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AO
62.1 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AO
58.9
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Angola across all family life metrics.

Data: Direcção Nacional dos Impostos, Ministério das Finanças, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luanda Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
82° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luanda Astana
Jan–Mar 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/67°F (24°/19°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Luanda Astana
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.9°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.7°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.6°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.3°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.3°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 78°/69°F (25.7°/20.3°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.7°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 75°/66°F (23.9°/18.8°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 78°/68°F (25.4°/20.2°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 80°/72°F (26.8°/22.0°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.3°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 83°/74°F (28.6°/23.4°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Angola and Kazakhstan. To live, work, or study long-term in Kazakhstan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kazakhstan's immigration authority.

Angola passport

Angola passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Angola passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Angola

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Angola.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?

With 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kazakhstan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Angola and Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Angola across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Angola.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Angola?

Angola generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 2.4 in Angola. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Angola: 37).

What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Angola?

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 82°F in Luanda. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Angola, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

AO KZ
Population 34,795,287 19,398,331
Currency Angolan Kwanza (AOA) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Portuguese Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +244 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112