Moving to Kazakhstan from Bangladesh
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bangladesh to Kazakhstan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Bangladesh to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 2.4 times more expensive than Bangladesh overall. A BDT9,253,601 salary in Bangladesh would need to be roughly KZT47,100,587 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Bangladesh to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
BDT9,253,601 → KZT47,100,587
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
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Restaurants
pay 2.9 times more
Groceries
pay 41.4% more
Transportation
pay 10.7% more
Housing
pay 2.8 times more
Childcare
pay 5.3 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.2% more
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
How Bangladesh and Kazakhstan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bangladesh 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
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in water stress level.
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 performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.
Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, 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 | Dhaka | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Dhaka | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of KazakhstanVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Bangladesh?
Day-to-day costs in Kazakhstan run about 33% higher than Bangladesh on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a BDT9,253,601 comparable salary, that's around KZT11,775,147 in Kazakhstan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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 Bangladesh and Kazakhstan.
Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?
Bangladesh generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Bangladesh.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Bangladesh?
Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Bangladesh?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.
