Moving to Kazakhstan from Djibouti

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Djibouti to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Djibouti to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 93°F in Djibouti, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Djibouti to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DJ
23.3
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DJ
$155
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

DJ
2.0
KZ
40.3

Djibouti 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

DJ
59.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DJ
0.8t
KZ
12.6t

Djibouti 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

DJ
1.4
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DJ
6.3%
KZ
34.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DJ
26.3%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DJ
$6,500
KZ
$35,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DJ
65.3 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DJ
46.9
KZ
19.2

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Djibouti Rain: 6.5 in/yr (164 mm)
93° / 79°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Djibouti Astana
Jan–Mar 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 96°/81°F (35°/27°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 104°/86°F (40°/30°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Djibouti Astana
Jan 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM), 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 Djibouti 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.

Djibouti passport

Djibouti passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Djibouti

Visa on Arrival
Kazakhstan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Djibouti.

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?

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?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Djibouti?

Djibouti 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 2.0 in Djibouti. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Djibouti: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 93°F in Djibouti. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Djibouti gets 6.5 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Djibouti, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

DJ KZ
Population 957,273 19,398,331
Currency Djiboutian Franc (DJF) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Arabic, French Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +253 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112