Moving to Kazakhstan from United Arab Emirates
What to Expect
Considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Kazakhstan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 47.1% cheaper than United Arab Emirates overall. A AED275,486 salary in United Arab Emirates would need to be roughly KZT16,641,059 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 93°F in Abu Dhabi, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
AED275,486 → KZT16,641,059
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 16.6% less
Groceries
pay 32.5% less
Transportation
pay 46.5% less
Housing
pay 77.2% less
Childcare
pay 54.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 69.7% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to United Arab Emirates.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates 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
Kazakhstan performs significantly better than United Arab Emirates 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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Kazakhstan leads in water stress level.
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
United Arab Emirates performs better than Kazakhstan across all employment & economy metrics.
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
United Arab Emirates generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Abu Dhabi | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/72°F (37°/22°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 106°/81°F (41°/27°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/64°F (31°/18°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Abu Dhabi | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of KazakhstanVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.
United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates
Visa FreeData: 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 United Arab Emirates?
On average Kazakhstan is about 54% less expensive than United Arab Emirates, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?
Budget about KZT4,160,265 for 3 months in Kazakhstan (based on a AED275,486 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
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?
United Arab Emirates performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in United Arab Emirates.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to United Arab Emirates?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.
