Moving to Libya from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Libya, you would find that Libya is 52.8% cheaper than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT34,000,000 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly LYD227,000 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°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 Libya.

What does your salary buy?

KZT34,000,000 → LYD227,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 68.4% less

Groceries

pay 36.9% less

Transportation

pay 67.6% less

Housing

pay 43.5% less

Childcare

pay 81.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 42.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0142 LYD (October 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.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
855 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Kazakhstan live in Libya · UN DESA

Who's moving to Libya?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
LY
34.0

Kazakhstan performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
LY
20.4

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
LY
8.7t

Libya performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
LY
4.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
LY
817.1%

Kazakhstan performs better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
LY
18.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
LY
$6,449

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
LY
71.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
LY
7.9

Kazakhstan performs better than Libya across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2018), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Tripoli
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Astana Tripoli
Jan 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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 Libya than Kazakhstan?

Generally yes: Libya runs about 53% cheaper than Kazakhstan on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KZT34,000,000 comparable salary, that's around LYD56,750 in Libya for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Libya?

With 4.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kazakhstan and Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ LY
Population 20,843,754 7,458,555
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +218
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 —