Moving to Kazakhstan from Qatar
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Qatar to Kazakhstan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Qatar to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 38.4% cheaper than Qatar overall. A QAR273,075 salary in Qatar would need to be roughly KZT17,034,814 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 91°F in Doha, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Qatar to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
QAR273,075 → KZT17,034,814
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 16.1% more
Groceries
pay 26.0% less
Transportation
pay 37.8% less
Housing
pay 71.9% less
Childcare
pay 67.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 71.1% less
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
How Qatar and Kazakhstan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Qatar performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Qatar across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Qatar leads in electricity per capita.
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
Qatar performs better than Kazakhstan 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
Qatar generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in education spending.
Data: Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar, 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 | Doha | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Doha | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Qatar Meteorology Department,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.
Qatar passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Qatar
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 Qatar?
Generally yes: Kazakhstan runs about 53% cheaper than Qatar on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a QAR273,075 comparable salary, that's around KZT4,258,704 in Kazakhstan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
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 Qatar and Kazakhstan.
Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?
Qatar performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Qatar.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Qatar?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Qatar leads in suicide rate. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 25.0 in Qatar. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Qatar?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 91°F in Doha. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Doha gets 3.0 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Qatar, the official language is Arabic.
