Moving to Kazakhstan from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.3
KZ
2.5

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GL
28.1%
KZ
21.1%

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.4t
KZ
12.6t

Greenland performs better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
32.0
KZ
15.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
KZ
93.4%

Greenland generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$58,499
KZ
$14,692

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GL
70.3 yrs
KZ
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
KZ
7.4

Greenland generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Can you move from Greenland to Kazakhstan?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Greenland

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

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 15.3 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 Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.3 in Greenland.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Greenland?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL KZ
Population 56,831 20,843,754
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Greenlandic Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +7
Time zones 4 2
Emergency number — 112