Moving to Mississippi from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Mississippi, you would find that Mississippi is 2.9 times more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT36,570,027 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly $133,962 in Mississippi to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jackson averages 76°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kazakhstan and Mississippi.

What does your salary buy?

KZT36,570,027 $133,962

To maintain the same standard of living in Mississippi

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 2.4 times more

Groceries

pay 3.2 times more

Transportation

pay 2.1 times more

Housing

pay 4.0 times more

Childcare

pay 4.7 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 2.9 times more

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 KZT = 0.0021 USD (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?

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

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

The numbers behind daily life in Mississippi compared to Kazakhstan.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

KZ
21.0%
MS
41.9%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

KZ
86.0%
MS
82.0%

Kazakhstan performs better than Mississippi 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%
MS
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
MS
$41,778

Mississippi 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
MS
71.9 yrs

Kazakhstan performs better than Mississippi 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

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Jackson
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 62°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 83°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 90°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 67°/46°F (20°/8°C)
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Month Astana Jackson
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°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 Mississippi than Kazakhstan?

On average Mississippi is around 79% pricier than Kazakhstan, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Mississippi?

Budget about $33,490 for 3 months in Mississippi (based on a KZT36,570,027 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Mississippi?

From major Mississippi cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Kazakhstan and Mississippi are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Mississippi compared to Kazakhstan?

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

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

The average high temperature in Jackson is 76°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Jackson receives around 54.3 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mississippi?

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

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At a Glance

KZ
Population 19,398,331 2,967,297
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