Moving to Italy from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Italy, you would find that Italy is 2.6 times more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT35,404,499 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly €130,446 in Italy to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°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 Italy.

What does your salary buy?

KZT35,404,499 €130,446

To maintain the same standard of living in Italy

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.7 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 3.1 times more

Housing

pay 2.8 times more

Childcare

pay 2.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.8 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0019 EUR (July 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 Italy cost about 76% more than cities in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan

Almaty 34%

Italy

Milan 69%
Varese 59%
Venice 59%
Monza 59%
Rome 57%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
284 ↑ 64% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
IT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
IT
42.5

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
IT
5.1t

Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
IT
29.6%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
IT
$52,700

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Italy leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
IT
3.2

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Italy 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Rome
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Astana Rome
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy than Kazakhstan?

On average Italy is around 99% pricier than Kazakhstan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Italy?

Budget about €32,612 for 3 months in Italy (based on a KZT35,404,499 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Italy is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Kazakhstan?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ IT
Population 19,398,331 61,095,551
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Euro (€)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +39
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 112