Moving to Kazakhstan from Timor-Leste

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Timor-Leste to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Timor-Leste to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to Timor-Leste.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TL
4.1
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TL
12.0
KZ
12.2

Timor-Leste generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TL
$461
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TL
7.7
KZ
40.3

Timor-Leste 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

TL
61.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TL
0.5t
KZ
12.6t

Timor-Leste 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

TL
0.0
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TL
28.3%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Timor-Leste leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TL
1.5%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TL
$4,600
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Timor-Leste leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TL
69.9 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TL
33.7
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Timor-Leste across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Timor-Leste 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.

Timor-Leste passport

Timor-Leste passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Required
Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa to enter Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Timor-Leste

Visa on Arrival
Kazakhstan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kazakhstan: 14.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kazakhstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Timor-Leste generally does better on safety, though Kazakhstan leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.1 in Timor-Leste.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste 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 7.7 in Timor-Leste. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Timor-Leste: 52).

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Timor-Leste, the official languages are Portuguese and Tetum.

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At a Glance

TL KZ
Population 1,445,006 19,398,331
Currency United States Dollar ($) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +670 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112