Moving to Kazakhstan from Serbia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Serbia to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Serbia to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 35.9% cheaper than Serbia overall. A RSD7,704,225 salary in Serbia would need to be roughly KZT25,187,608 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 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Serbia to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
RSD7,704,225 → KZT25,187,608
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
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Restaurants
pay 44.1% less
Groceries
pay 26.7% less
Transportation
pay 44.7% less
Housing
pay 40.5% less
Childcare
pay 32.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 29.4% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Kazakhstan cost about 34% less than cities in Serbia.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Serbia to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Serbia 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
Serbia performs better than Kazakhstan 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
share of households with internet
Serbia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Serbia 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
Serbia generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, 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 | Belgrade | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Belgrade | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.
Serbia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Serbia
Visa FreeData: 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 Serbia?
Yes — Kazakhstan is on average about 29% cheaper than Serbia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly KZT6,296,902 in Kazakhstan on a RSD7,704,225 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?
Serbia 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 Serbia.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Serbia?
Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in suicide rate. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Serbia?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.
