Moving to Georgia from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kazakhstan to Georgia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Georgia, you would find that Georgia is 3.4 times more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,570,541 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly $157,376 in Georgia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Atlanta averages 72°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kazakhstan to Georgia.

What does your salary buy?

KZT34,570,541 $157,376

To maintain the same standard of living in Georgia

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 2.8 times more

Groceries

pay 3.5 times more

Transportation

pay 2.6 times more

Housing

pay 4.9 times more

Childcare

pay 5.4 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 Georgia cost about 98% more than cities in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Almaty 34%

Georgia

Marietta 70%
Savannah 66%
Athens 56%
Augusta 55%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Kazakhstan to Georgia, and how the trend has changed.

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

How Kazakhstan and Georgia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

KZ
21.0%
GA
37.0%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

KZ
86.0%
GA
89.5%

Georgia 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%
GA
3.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
GA
$61,706

Georgia 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
GA
75.6 yrs

Georgia 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

Atlanta Rain: 49.7 in/yr (1263 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Atlanta
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 58°/39°F (14°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 86°/69°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 64°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Astana Atlanta
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 52°/34°F (11.3°/1.3°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 57°/38°F (13.7°/3.2°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 65°/44°F (18.1°/6.7°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.8°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.6°/15.7°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.1°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.8°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 88°/71°F (31.2°/21.5°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 82°/65°F (27.9°/18.2°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 73°/54°F (22.6°/12.2°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 64°/44°F (17.6°/6.9°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.5°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 Georgia than Kazakhstan?

Day-to-day costs in Georgia run about 110% higher than Kazakhstan on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Georgia?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KZT34,570,541 comparable salary, that's around $39,344 in Georgia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Working remotely from Georgia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kazakhstan and Georgia.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Kazakhstan?

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

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

The average high temperature in Atlanta is 72°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Atlanta receives around 49.7 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

KZ
Population 19,398,331 9,687,653
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