Moving to Kazakhstan from Austria
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Austria to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 62.8% cheaper than Austria overall. A €65,577 salary in Austria would need to be roughly KZT15,208,829 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Austria to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
€65,577 → KZT15,208,829
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 68.3% less
Groceries
pay 62.6% less
Transportation
pay 63.4% less
Housing
pay 72.8% less
Childcare
pay 70.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 64.1% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Austria performs better than Kazakhstan 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
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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
Austria performs better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Austria performs better than Kazakhstan 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
Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Austria leads in gdp per capita.
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
Austria performs better than Kazakhstan across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Vienna | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Vienna | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
GeoSphere Austria,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.
Austria passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Austria
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kazakhstan than Austria?
Yes — Kazakhstan is on average about 57% cheaper than Austria. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KZT3,802,207 in Kazakhstan on a €65,577 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Kazakhstan has 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?
Austria performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Austria?
Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Austria?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Austria, the official language is German.
