Moving to Kazakhstan from Taiwan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Taiwan to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Taiwan to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 35.4% cheaper than Taiwan overall. A NT$2,430,982 salary in Taiwan would need to be roughly KZT22,274,623 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Taiwan to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
NT$2,430,982 → KZT22,274,623
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 5.4% more
Groceries
pay 58.2% less
Transportation
pay 45.5% less
Housing
pay 27.7% less
Childcare
pay 69.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.5% 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 30% less than cities in Taiwan.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Taiwan to Kazakhstan.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Taiwan performs better than Kazakhstan across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Taiwan generally does better on employment & economy, though Kazakhstan leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Taiwan generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in literacy rate.
Data: Taxation Administration, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C., The World Factbook
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Taiwan 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.
Taiwan passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Taiwan
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 Taiwan?
Yes — Kazakhstan is on average about 37% cheaper than Taiwan. 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 KZT5,568,656 in Kazakhstan on a NT$2,430,982 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?
Usually fine from major cities in Kazakhstan. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Taiwan, the official language is Chinese.
