Moving to Kazakhstan from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bahamas to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 84°F in Nassau, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahamas 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

BS
31.2
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BS
$2,316
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BS
10.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
KZ
12.6t

Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
KZ
14.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

BS
94.0%
KZ
86.0%

Bahamas performs better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BS
76.1 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
KZ
19.2

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Bahamas, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Astana
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Nassau Astana
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°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 Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

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 Bahamas and Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 31.2 in Bahamas.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Bahamas?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahamas leads in suicide rate. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 18.5 in Bahamas. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Bahamas, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BS KZ
Population 355,608 19,398,331
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages English Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112