Moving to Kazakhstan from Mauritania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritania to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mauritania to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritania to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
KZ
12.2

Mauritania 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

MR
$302
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
KZ
40.3

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
KZ
12.6t

Mauritania 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

MR
0.3
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mauritania passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.

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?

Mauritania performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania 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 2.4 in Mauritania. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR KZ
Population 4,161,925 19,398,331
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Arabic Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112