Moving to Kazakhstan from Mozambique

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mozambique 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 81°F in Maputo, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mozambique 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

MZ
3.6
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MZ
20.1
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MZ
$143
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MZ
0.8
KZ
40.3

Mozambique 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

MZ
64.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MZ
0.3t
KZ
12.6t

Mozambique 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

MZ
0.2
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MZ
1.8%
KZ
34.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MZ
3.5%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MZ
$1,500
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Mozambique leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MZ
57.1 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MZ
61.4
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan generally does better on family life, though Mozambique leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridade Tributária de Moçambique, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Maputo Rain: 32.0 in/yr (814 mm)
81° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maputo Astana
Jan–Mar 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/62°F (26°/17°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/60°F (25°/16°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/68°F (28°/20°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Maputo Astana
Jan 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.3°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.3°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.8°/19.4°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 80°/62°F (26.4°/16.8°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 76°/58°F (24.6°/14.4°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 76°/58°F (24.4°/14.2°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.3°/15.4°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.2°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 80°/65°F (26.5°/18.3°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 81°/67°F (27.4°/19.7°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.4°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: 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 Mozambique 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.

Mozambique passport

Mozambique passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Mozambique

Visa on Arrival
Kazakhstan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Mozambique.

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?

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 Mozambique and Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Mozambique across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Mozambique.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Mozambique?

Mozambique 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 0.8 in Mozambique. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mozambique: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 81°F in Maputo. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Maputo gets 32.0 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Mozambique, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MZ KZ
Population 31,693,239 19,398,331
Currency Mozambican Metical (MZN) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Portuguese Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +258 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 119 112