Moving to Kazakhstan from Maldives

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Maldives to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Maldives 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
KZ
12.2

Maldives performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
KZ
12.6t

Maldives 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

MV
17.4
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
KZ
34.1%

Maldives 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

MV
4.1%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
KZ
$35,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MV
76.9 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
KZ
19.2

Maldives generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holders can enter Maldives without a 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kazakhstan: 14.9 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?

Maldives performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Maldives?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in suicide rate. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV KZ
Population 390,164 19,398,331
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Maldivian Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112