Moving to Luxembourg from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Luxembourg, you would find that Luxembourg is 4.2 times more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT36,549,121 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly €206,950 in Luxembourg to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in French, German and Luxembourgish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Luxembourg averages 56°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

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

What does your salary buy?

KZT36,549,121 €206,950

To maintain the same standard of living in Luxembourg

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 4.1 times more

Groceries

pay 3.9 times more

Transportation

pay 3.9 times more

Housing

pay 6.1 times more

Childcare

pay 6.2 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.2 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0018 EUR (June 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 Luxembourg, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
18 ↓ 44% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Luxembourg?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.6
LU
1.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
LU
3.9

Luxembourg 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
LU
$8,808
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
LU
29.9

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
LU
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
LU
10.6t

Luxembourg 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
LU
38.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
LU
4.0%

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
LU
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
LU
$132,400

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg 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
LU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
LU
3.2

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

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

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Luxembourg
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 42°/31°F (6°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 63°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 47°/37°F (8°/3°C)
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Month Astana Luxembourg
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg than Kazakhstan?

Day-to-day costs in Luxembourg run about 222% higher than Kazakhstan on average; specific cities can swing further.

How much money do I need to move to Luxembourg?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KZT36,549,121 comparable salary, that's around €51,738 in Luxembourg for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Luxembourg?

With 38.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg.

Is Luxembourg safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Luxembourg is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Luxembourg compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Luxembourg, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Luxembourg scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Luxembourg is 56°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Luxembourg receives around 35.3 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Luxembourg?

The official languages in Luxembourg are French, German and Luxembourgish. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ LU
Population 19,398,331 650,364
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Euro (€)
Languages Kazakh, Russian French, German, Luxembourgish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +352
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 112