Moving to Kazakhstan from Laos
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Laos to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Laos to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 88°F in Vientiane, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Laos to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
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
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Laos 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Laos leads in water stress level.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Laos 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 performs significantly better than Laos across all family life metrics.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Vientiane | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Vientiane | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.
Laos passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Laos
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Kazakhstan has 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Laos across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Laos?
Laos generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Laos?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Laos, the official language is Lao.
