Moving to Kazakhstan from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Eritrea 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

ER
14.6
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ER
$87
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
KZ
40.3

Eritrea 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

ER
78.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
KZ
12.6t

Eritrea generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ER
0.2
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
KZ
34.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
KZ
$35,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Astana
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Asmara Astana
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority, 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 Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.

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 Eritrea and Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 14.6 in Eritrea.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Eritrea?

Eritrea 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 0.7 in Eritrea. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER KZ
Population 6,209,262 19,398,331
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112