Moving to Kazakhstan from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 97.0% more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,160,385 salary in India would need to be roughly KZT63,781,898 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,160,385 → KZT63,781,898
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
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Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 60.6% more
Transportation
pay 44.2% more
Housing
pay 2.1 times more
Childcare
pay 3.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.3% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Kazakhstan cost about 67% more than cities in India.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than India 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
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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
India generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in unemployment rate.
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
Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though India leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 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 | Delhi | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India 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.
India passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 India?
On average Kazakhstan is around 80% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
Budget about KZT15,945,474 for 3 months in Kazakhstan (based on a ₹7,160,385 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?
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than India across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to India?
India 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 7.3 in India. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to India?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
