Moving to Dominica from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica compared to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
DM
11.0

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
DM
11.2

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly 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

KZ
14.9
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
DM
10.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
DM
$15,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
DM
11.3

Dominica performs significantly better than Kazakhstan 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Roseau
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Astana Roseau
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: 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 Kazakhstan and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Dominica 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 Dominica?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominica: 19.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominica offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ DM
Population 19,398,331 74,629
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +7 +1767
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112