Moving to Kazakhstan from Fiji

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Fiji to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Fiji 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 Suva, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to Fiji.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
KZ
12.2

Fiji performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
KZ
12.6t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
KZ
34.1%

Fiji generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Fiji leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
KZ
19.2

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Astana
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Suva Astana
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, 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 Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Fiji

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

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?

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?

Fiji performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Fiji?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ KZ
Population 943,737 19,398,331
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 911 112