Moving to Florida from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Florida, you would find that Florida is 3.5 times more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,570,541 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly $170,965 in Florida to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tallahassee averages 80°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kazakhstan and Florida.

What does your salary buy?

KZT34,570,541 $170,965

To maintain the same standard of living in Florida

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 3.1 times more

Groceries

pay 3.9 times more

Transportation

pay 2.5 times more

Housing

pay 5.5 times more

Childcare

pay 4.8 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.3 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0022 USD (August 2026)

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 Florida cost about 121% more than cities in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Almaty 34%

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Kazakhstan to Florida.

Moved in 2023
2,570 ↑ 57% vs 2022

people moved from Kazakhstan to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Florida compared to Kazakhstan.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

KZ
21.0%
FL
32.6%

Kazakhstan performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

KZ
86.0%
FL
90.4%

Florida performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
FL
4.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
FL
$57,636

Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Kazakhstan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
FL
77.5 yrs

Florida performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Tallahassee
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 68°/43°F (20°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 86°/61°F (30°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 91°/71°F (33°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 73°/48°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Astana Tallahassee
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Kazakhstan without a 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 Florida than Kazakhstan?

On average Florida is around 128% pricier than Kazakhstan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Florida?

Budget about $42,741 for 3 months in Florida (based on a KZT34,570,541 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Florida?

From major Florida cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kazakhstan and Florida are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Florida compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan performs better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Tallahassee is 80°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Tallahassee receives around 59.2 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Florida?

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

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At a Glance

KZ
Population 19,398,331 18,801,310
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +1
Time zones 2 11
Emergency number 112 911