Moving to Kazakhstan from Spain
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Spain to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Spain to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 50.3% cheaper than Spain overall. A €64,304 salary in Spain would need to be roughly KZT18,786,736 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 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Spain to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
€64,304 → KZT18,786,736
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 59.2% less
Groceries
pay 45.9% less
Transportation
pay 59.0% less
Housing
pay 64.0% less
Childcare
pay 53.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.2% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Spain to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Spain 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
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Spain 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
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Spain leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita.
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
Spain generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, 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 | Madrid | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Madrid | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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.
Spain passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Spain
Visa RequiredData: 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 Spain?
Yes — Kazakhstan is on average about 49% cheaper than Spain. 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 KZT4,696,684 in Kazakhstan on a €64,304 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, 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?
Spain performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Spain?
Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Spain?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
