Moving to Kazakhstan from Malawi
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malawi to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malawi to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malawi to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi 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
Malawi 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
Malawi performs 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
share of households with internet
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Malawi 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 performs significantly better than Malawi 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 performs significantly better than Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, 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 | Lilongwe | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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?
Malawi generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Malawi?
Malawi 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 0.5 in Malawi. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
