Moving to Kazakhstan from Luxembourg

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Luxembourg to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 65.6% cheaper than Luxembourg overall. A €65,577 salary in Luxembourg would need to be roughly KZT11,000,886 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 56°F in Luxembourg, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Luxembourg to Kazakhstan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 KZT11,000,886

To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 71.6% less

Groceries

pay 63.5% less

Transportation

pay 66.4% less

Housing

pay 82.7% less

Childcare

pay 78.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 60.7% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 539.9 KZT (July 2026)

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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LU
1.5
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LU
3.9
KZ
12.2

Luxembourg performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LU
$8,808
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

LU
29.9
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LU
13.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LU
10.6t
KZ
12.6t

Luxembourg performs better than Kazakhstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LU
38.7
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LU
4.0%
KZ
34.1%

Luxembourg performs better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LU
5.2%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LU
$132,400
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Luxembourg leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LU
83.0 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LU
3.2
KZ
19.2

Luxembourg performs better than Kazakhstan across all family life metrics.

Data: Administration des Contributions Directes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Luxembourg Rain: 35.3 in/yr (897 mm)
56° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Luxembourg Astana
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (6°/0°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/46°F (17°/8°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Luxembourg Astana
Jan 38°/29°F (3.1°/-1.6°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.3°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.6°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 56°/40°F (13.3°/4.4°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 64°/47°F (17.8°/8.4°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.1°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.3°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 73°/55°F (22.8°/13.0°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 65°/50°F (18.4°/10.0°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 56°/43°F (13.1°/6.3°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.3°/2.2°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux Air Navigation Administration (ANA), Meteolux, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Luxembourg 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.

Luxembourg passport

Luxembourg passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Luxembourg passport holders can enter Kazakhstan without a visa.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Luxembourg

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

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 Kazakhstan than Luxembourg?

Generally yes: Kazakhstan runs about 69% cheaper than Luxembourg on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a €65,577 comparable salary, that's around KZT2,750,222 in Kazakhstan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?

With 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kazakhstan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Luxembourg and Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Luxembourg performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Luxembourg.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Luxembourg?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Luxembourg leads in health coverage index. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 29.9 in Luxembourg. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Luxembourg: 83).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 56°F in Luxembourg. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Luxembourg gets 35.3 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Luxembourg, the official languages are French, German and Luxembourgish.

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At a Glance

LU KZ
Population 650,364 19,398,331
Currency Euro (€) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages French, German, Luxembourgish Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +352 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 112