Moving to Kazakhstan from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 51.2% cheaper than Slovenia overall. A €65,577 salary in Slovenia would need to be roughly KZT19,619,285 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 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Slovenia to Kazakhstan.

What does your salary buy?

€65,577 KZT19,619,285

To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 57.7% less

Groceries

pay 47.1% less

Transportation

pay 49.5% less

Housing

pay 63.1% less

Childcare

pay 61.2% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 47.4% less

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Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 539.9 KZT (July 2026)

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 Slovenia to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
KZ
12.2

Slovenia performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SI
19.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
KZ
12.6t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
KZ
34.1%

Slovenia performs better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SI
3.6%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
KZ
$35,500

Slovenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Kazakhstan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
KZ
19.2

Slovenia generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Astana
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Ljubljana Astana
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, 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 Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Kazakhstan without a visa.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Slovenia.

Data: 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 Slovenia?

Yes — Kazakhstan is on average about 45% cheaper than Slovenia. 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 KZT4,904,821 in Kazakhstan on a €65,577 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?

Slovenia performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Slovenia?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in health coverage index. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI KZ
Population 2,101,208 19,398,331
Currency Euro (€) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Slovene Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112 112