Moving to Sri Lanka from Kazakhstan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kazakhstan to Sri Lanka, you would find that Sri Lanka is 4.4% more expensive than Kazakhstan overall. A KZT36,549,121 salary in Kazakhstan would need to be roughly LKR24,859,874 in Sri Lanka to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Sinhala and Tamil. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Colombo averages 87°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 Sri Lanka.
What does your salary buy?
KZT36,549,121 → LKR24,859,874
To maintain the same standard of living in Sri Lanka
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 12.2% less
Groceries
pay 80.1% more
Transportation
pay 21.3% more
Housing
pay 14.3% less
Childcare
pay 85.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 83.8% more
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sri Lanka compared to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Sri Lanka leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sri Lanka performs significantly better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Kazakhstan performs better than Sri Lanka across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Kazakhstan performs better than Sri Lanka across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Sri Lanka leads in life expectancy.
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Astana | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) | 88°/77°F (31°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) |
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| Month | Astana | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) | 88°/72°F (30.9°/22.3°C) |
| Feb | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.6°C) |
| Mar | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) | 89°/75°F (31.7°/23.7°C) |
| Apr | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) | 89°/76°F (31.8°/24.6°C) |
| May | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.5°C) |
| Jun | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) | 87°/78°F (30.4°/25.5°C) |
| Jul | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.2°C) |
| Aug | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/25.1°C) |
| Sep | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/24.8°C) |
| Oct | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) |
| Nov | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.8°C) |
Data:
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
National Meteorological Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan and Sri Lanka. To live, work, or study long-term in Sri Lanka, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sri Lanka's immigration authority.
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Sri Lanka
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-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 Sri Lanka than Kazakhstan?
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Sri Lanka?
Budget about LKR6,214,968 for 3 months in Sri Lanka (based on a KZT36,549,121 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Sri Lanka?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sri Lanka: 10.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sri Lanka offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sri Lanka safe for expats?
Kazakhstan generally does better on safety, though Sri Lanka leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sri Lanka is 3.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Kazakhstan.
How is healthcare in Sri Lanka compared to Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sri Lanka leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Sri Lanka, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Sri Lanka scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).
What's the weather like in Sri Lanka compared to Kazakhstan?
The average high temperature in Colombo is 87°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Colombo receives around 99.4 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.
What language do they speak in Sri Lanka?
The official languages in Sri Lanka are Sinhala and Tamil. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.
