Moving to Kazakhstan from Kyrgyzstan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 23.0% more expensive than Kyrgyzstan overall. A KGS6,600,000 salary in Kyrgyzstan would need to be roughly KZT42,200,000 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 90°F in Bishkek, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
KGS6,600,000 → KZT42,200,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
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Restaurants
pay 54.5% more
Groceries
pay 39.9% more
Transportation
pay 5.9% more
Housing
pay 10.8% more
Childcare
pay 33.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.0% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan.
Who's moving to Kazakhstan?
Top countries of origin for Kazakhstan's foreign-born residents.
- 2,476,018
- 355,751
- 296,511
- 72,761
- 64,829
- 50,912
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12.7,085
Kyrgyzstan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to Kyrgyzstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan 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
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Kyrgyzstan leads in unemployment rate.
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 Kyrgyzstan leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bishkek | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Bishkek | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Kyrgyzhydromet,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. To live, work, or study long-term in Kazakhstan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kazakhstan's immigration authority.
Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kazakhstan than Kyrgyzstan?
On average Kazakhstan is around 23% pricier than Kyrgyzstan, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
Budget about KZT10,550,000 for 3 months in Kazakhstan (based on a KGS6,600,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Kazakhstan: 15.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kazakhstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?
Kyrgyzstan generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Kyrgyzstan.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Kyrgyzstan?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 15.7 in Kyrgyzstan. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Kyrgyzstan?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.
