Moving to Kazakhstan from Nepal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nepal to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nepal to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 93.0% more expensive than Nepal overall. A NPR11,534,086 salary in Nepal would need to be roughly KZT46,557,388 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle, 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 77°F in Kathmandu, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Nepal to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
NPR11,534,086 → KZT46,557,388
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
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Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 36.2% more
Transportation
pay 23.8% less
Housing
pay 3.1 times more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.9% more
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nepal to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Nepal 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
Nepal 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
Nepal generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal 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
share of people below the poverty line
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Nepal 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 Nepal across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Kathmandu | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Kathmandu | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Department of Hydrology and meteorology,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.
Nepal passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Nepal
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Nepal?
No — Kazakhstan is on average about 32% more expensive than Nepal. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KZT11,639,347 in Kazakhstan on a NPR11,534,086 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
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?
Nepal 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 2.1 in Nepal.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Nepal?
Nepal 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 8.7 in Nepal. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Nepal?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.
