Moving to Kazakhstan from Uzbekistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 11.4% more expensive than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS901,125,000 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly KZT32,780,276 in Kazakhstan to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 70°F in Tashkent, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan.
What does your salary buy?
UZS901,125,000 → KZT32,780,276
To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan
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Restaurants
pay 18.1% more
Groceries
pay 1.2% more
Transportation
pay 32.4% more
Housing
pay 17.9% more
Childcare
pay 9.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.9% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan, based on official data.
Who's moving to Kazakhstan?
Top countries of origin for Kazakhstan's foreign-born residents.
- 2,476,018
- 355,751
-
3.296,511
Uzbekistan
- 72,761
- 64,829
- 50,912
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Uzbekistan 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Uzbekistan generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Uzbekistan 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
share of people below the poverty line
Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Uzbekistan leads in unemployment rate.
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
Uzbekistan performs better than Kazakhstan across all family life metrics.
Data: State Tax Committee, 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 | Tashkent | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) | 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) | 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) |
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| Month | Tashkent | Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) | 9°/-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) |
| Feb | 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) | 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) |
| Mar | 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) | 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) |
| Apr | 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) |
| May | 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) | 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) |
| Jun | 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) | 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) |
| Jul | 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) | 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) |
| Aug | 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) | 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) | 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) |
| Oct | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) | 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) |
| Nov | 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) |
| Dec | 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) | 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) |
Data:
Uzhydromet,
Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.
Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Kazakhstan
Visa Free
Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Uzbekistan
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 Uzbekistan?
Yes — Kazakhstan is on average about 7% cheaper than Uzbekistan. 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 KZT8,195,069 in Kazakhstan on a UZS901,125,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Uzbekistan performs better than Kazakhstan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.4 in Uzbekistan.
How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan 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 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).
What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Uzbekistan?
The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.
What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?
The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.
