Moving to Kazakhstan from Venezuela

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Venezuela to Kazakhstan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Venezuela to Kazakhstan, you would find that Kazakhstan is 0.6% more expensive than Venezuela overall. A VEF748,088 salary in Venezuela would need to be roughly KZT30,169,161 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 86°F in Caracas, making it significantly cooler.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Venezuela to Kazakhstan.

What does your salary buy?

VEF748,088 KZT30,169,161

To maintain the same standard of living in Kazakhstan

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 33.8% less

Groceries

pay 34.5% less

Transportation

pay 38.0% less

Housing

pay 63.1% more

Childcare

pay 65.7% more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 20.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 VEF = 47.31 KZT (July 2026)

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

How Venezuela and Kazakhstan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VE
12.6
KZ
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

VE
$186
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
KZ
40.3

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VE
32.0
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
KZ
12.6t

Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Venezuela leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VE
5.5%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Venezuela across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VE
73.3 yrs
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
KZ
19.2

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Kazakhstan leads in education spending.

Data: Ministerio del Poder Popular de Finanzas, SENIAT, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Astana
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month Caracas Astana
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Venezuela passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Venezuela

Visa Required
Kazakhstan passport holders need a visa to enter Venezuela.

Data: 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 Venezuela?

Generally yes: Kazakhstan runs about 15% cheaper than Venezuela on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

How much money do I need to move to Kazakhstan?

A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a VEF748,088 comparable salary, that's around KZT7,542,290 in Kazakhstan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Kazakhstan?

With 14.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kazakhstan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Venezuela and Kazakhstan.

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Venezuela across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.6 in Venezuela.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Venezuela?

Kazakhstan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Venezuela leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 16.6 in Venezuela. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

What's the weather like in Kazakhstan compared to Venezuela?

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE KZ
Population 29,789,730 19,398,331
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Spanish Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 171 112