Moving to Senegal from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 58°F in Almaty, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
2.5
SN
0.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
SN
20.8

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Senegal leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

KZ
$1,460
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
SN
1.1

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KZ
68.0
SN
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
SN
0.8t

Senegal 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
SN
4.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
SN
16.3%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
SN
2.7%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
SN
$1,955

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
SN
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
SN
28.9

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.

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

Weather in Senegal vs Kazakhstan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Almaty Rain: 25.2 in/yr (641 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Almaty Dakar
Jan–Mar 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/11°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/59°F (27°/15°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/27°F (8°/-3°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Almaty Dakar
Jan 30°/12°F (-1.3°/-11.1°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 32°/15°F (0.2°/-9.5°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.4°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 62°/42°F (16.5°/5.6°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 71°/52°F (21.7°/10.9°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.6°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.3°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 74°/52°F (23.4°/11.0°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 61°/40°F (15.9°/4.6°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 43°/26°F (6.2°/-3.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 33°/16°F (0.4°/-8.8°C) 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)

Can you move from Kazakhstan to Senegal?

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

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Senegal

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

Senegal passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Senegal 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 Senegal?

With 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Senegal 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 Senegal.

Is Senegal safe for expats?

Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Senegal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Senegal is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Kazakhstan.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Kazakhstan?

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 58°F in Almaty. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Almaty gets 25.2 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ SN
Population 20,843,754 18,931,966
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Kazakh, Russian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +221
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 17