Moving to Georgia from Kazakhstan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kazakhstan to Georgia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kazakhstan to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 24.0% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT35,393,750 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly GEL230,200 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kazakhstan and Georgia.
What does your salary buy?
KZT35,393,750 → GEL230,200
To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.8% more
Groceries
pay 23.7% more
Transportation
pay 32.0% more
Housing
pay 32.9% more
Childcare
pay 7.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.7% 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 Georgia cost about 6% more than cities in Kazakhstan.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Kazakhstan to Georgia.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate.
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
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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
Kazakhstan generally does better on environment, though Georgia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in electricity per capita.
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 performs better than Georgia across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Georgia leads in life expectancy.
Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 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 | Astana | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) | — |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) | — |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | — |
| Oct–Dec | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) | — |
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| Month | Astana | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) | — |
| Feb | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) | — |
| Mar | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) | — |
| Apr | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) | — |
| May | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) | — |
| Jun | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) | — |
| Jul | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) | — |
| Aug | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | — |
| Sep | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) | — |
| Oct | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) | — |
| Nov | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) | — |
| Dec | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) | — |
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of KazakhstanVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Georgia
Visa Free
Georgia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Georgia than Kazakhstan?
On average Georgia is around 16% pricier than Kazakhstan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Georgia?
Budget about GEL57,550 for 3 months in Georgia (based on a KZT35,393,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Georgia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Georgia safe for expats?
Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Georgia leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Georgia is 2.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.
How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).
What's the weather like in Georgia compared to Kazakhstan?
The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
