Moving to Kazakhstan from Somalia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Somalia to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 86°F in Mogadishu, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Somalia to Kazakhstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SO
20.2
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SO
$52
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SO
0.2
KZ
40.3

Somalia 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SO
0.0t
KZ
12.6t

Somalia 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

SO
0.7
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SO
24.5%
KZ
34.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SO
19.0%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SO
$1,500
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Somalia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SO
55.7 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SO
86.5
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Somalia 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.

Mogadishu Rain: 18.7 in/yr (474 mm)
86° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Mogadishu Astana
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/24°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Mogadishu Astana
Jan 86°/73°F (30.1°/23.0°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.2°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.7°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.0°/25.5°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 88°/76°F (31.1°/24.7°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.6°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.5°/23.0°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.2°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.2°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 87°/75°F (30.5°/24.1°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°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 Somalia 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.

Somalia passport

Somalia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Somalia

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

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?

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?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Somalia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Somalia?

Somalia 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 0.2 in Somalia. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Somalia: 27).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 86°F in Mogadishu. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Mogadishu gets 18.7 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Somalia, the official languages are Arabic and Somali.

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At a Glance

SO KZ
Population 12,386,248 19,398,331
Currency Somali Shilling (SOS) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Arabic, Somali Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +252 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112