Moving to Djibouti from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Djibouti, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Djibouti averages 93°F vs 58°F in Almaty, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Djibouti compared to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
DJ
23.3

Kazakhstan performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
DJ
$155
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
DJ
2.1

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
DJ
0.8t

Djibouti performs significantly 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

KZ
15.3
DJ
1.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
DJ
6.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
DJ
26.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
DJ
$3,906

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
DJ
66.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
DJ
43.0

Kazakhstan performs better than Djibouti across all family life metrics.

Weather in Djibouti vs Kazakhstan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Almaty Rain: 25.2 in/yr (641 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Almaty Djibouti
Jan–Mar 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/11°C) 96°/81°F (35°/27°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/59°F (27°/15°C) 104°/86°F (40°/30°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/27°F (8°/-3°C) 88°/74°F (31°/23°C)
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Month Almaty Djibouti
Jan 30°/12°F (-1.3°/-11.1°C) 84°/71°F (28.7°/21.5°C)
Feb 32°/15°F (0.2°/-9.5°C) 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.5°C)
Mar 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C)
Apr 62°/42°F (16.5°/5.6°C) 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.4°C)
May 71°/52°F (21.7°/10.9°C) 95°/81°F (34.9°/27.0°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 102°/85°F (39.0°/29.3°C)
Jul 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.6°C) 107°/88°F (41.7°/31.1°C)
Aug 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.3°C) 106°/87°F (41.2°/30.6°C)
Sep 74°/52°F (23.4°/11.0°C) 99°/84°F (37.2°/28.9°C)
Oct 61°/40°F (15.9°/4.6°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.6°C)
Nov 43°/26°F (6.2°/-3.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.8°/23.1°C)
Dec 33°/16°F (0.4°/-8.8°C) 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.6°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie de Djibouti (ANM)

Can you move from Kazakhstan to Djibouti?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan and Djibouti. To live, work, or study long-term in Djibouti, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Djibouti's immigration authority.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Djibouti

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Djibouti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Djibouti: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Djibouti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Djibouti safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Djibouti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Djibouti compared to Kazakhstan?

Djibouti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Djibouti, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Djibouti scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Djibouti is 93°F, compared to 58°F in Almaty. Djibouti receives around 6.5 in of rainfall per year, while Almaty gets 25.2 in.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

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

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At a Glance

KZ DJ
Population 20,843,754 1,184,076
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +253
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 —