Move to Kazakhstan
Everything a future Kazakhstan settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Kazakhstan at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Kazakhstan
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$756
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$40,891
GDP per capita
4.8%
Unemployment
8.7%
Inflation
Low inequality — the wealth gap won't slap you in the face daily.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
3.08/10
🚩 Authoritarian regime
Is Kazakhstan safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Fine. Know your neighborhoods and don't be an idiot at 3am.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Kazakh
Primary language
Very Low
English proficiency (#107 globally)
English won't carry you far here. Learning Kazakh isn't optional — it's the price of admission.
❓ Moving to Kazakhstan — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Kazakhstan?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Almaty ranks #1 in Kazakhstan with a score of 59/100. City-centre rent starts around $756/month.
How much does it cost to live in Kazakhstan?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $756 to $756/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $1,241.
Is Kazakhstan a democracy?▾
Kazakhstan scores 3.08/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Authoritarian regime."
Is Kazakhstan safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Kazakhstan is 2.6 per 100,000 people. That's within the normal range for developed countries.