Moving to Kazakhstan from Belarus
What to Expect
Considering a move from Belarus to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Belarus to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 2.3% more expensive than Belarus overall. A BYN214,615 salary in Belarus would need to be roughly KZT37,808,548 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Belarus and Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
BYN214,615 → KZT37,808,548
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
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Restaurants
pay 16.4% more
Groceries
pay 5.5% more
Transportation
pay 13.4% more
Housing
pay 11.8% more
Childcare
pay 40.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.0% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Belarus to Kazakhstan.
Who's moving to Kazakhstan?
Top countries of origin for Kazakhstan's foreign-born residents.
- 2,476,018
- 355,751
- 296,511
-
4.72,761
Belarus
- 64,829
- 50,912
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to Belarus.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Belarus 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
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus 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
Belarus 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
Belarus generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in electricity per capita.
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
Belarus generally does better on employment & economy, though Kazakhstan 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Belarus performs better than Kazakhstan across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry for Taxes and Levies of the Republic of Belarus, 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 | Minsk | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Minsk | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belarus 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.
Belarus passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Belarus
Visa FreeData: 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 Belarus?
On average Kazakhstan is around 7% pricier than Belarus, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
Budget about KZT9,452,137 for 3 months in Kazakhstan (based on a BYN214,615 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kazakhstan: 14.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kazakhstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?
Belarus performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Belarus.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Belarus?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 44.7 in Belarus. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belarus: 79).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Belarus?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 50°F in Minsk. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Minsk gets 26.7 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Belarus, the official languages are Belarusian and Russian.
