Moving to Palau from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
PW
22.2

Kazakhstan performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
PW
18.1

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
PW
82.8t

Kazakhstan performs better than Palau 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
PW
7.3
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

KZ
93.4%
PW
83.9%

Kazakhstan performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
PW
$19,532

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Kazakhstan leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
PW
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
PW
18.6

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in literacy rate.

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Kazakhstan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Palau passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 7.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Palau safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan performs better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 18.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ PW
Population 20,843,754 17,663
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +680
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 —