Relocating in Kazakhstan - How will I need to adapt my lifestyle ?

Hi Jon, 

Kazakhstan's expat community is small but growing. Its a good idea to contact your embassy in Kazakstan to find out about expat groups.

Furthermore, once you get to know the locals you'll find that they are welcoming and hospitable. While locals might at first seem rude but give them a chance and i am sure you will soon make friends.

You are right, Kazakhstan is a predominantly Muslim county but it is also a secular state. You are allowed to practice any religion although not allowed to spread religious teachings. Alcohol is also freely available, Kazakhstan is very different to the Middle East.

Take a look at our Culture Shock in Kazakhstan page to get a more detailed account of what life in Kazakhstan is like for new expats.

Good luck in Astana

Hi all,

My name is Warwick.

I am also looking to move and work in Kazakhstan but on a 28 on 28 off roster. I will looking to open an international bank account and maybe live abroad also in my time off. Do you have any suggestions on banks to enquire through to open an account

or places to reside in my time off  or any other suggestions of what to do. I am very keen to explore the region and culture.

Thanks in advance.

If you are drunk out at night you WILL be arrested.

I mean, very drunk. Tipsy and may be ok. Drunk, and you are in it.

I am British but changing my citizenship to KZ. It is the best place in the world. Your only problem coming here is you won't ever want to leave again. So forget your worries, you will love it.

Kaspi Bank knocks the socks of any other bank. I only earn $600 a month so don't ask me about money but I know the bank is class. So convenient.

Hello! My name is Olzhas and my parents are Kazakh, we live in coziness, but the main con of Kazakhstan is that the most people are poor. But also, the morals are bad, many people may deceive you and they are not kind or as you would expect from a common person, like in other countries, knowing this from experience from living in England. I do not like Kazakhstan and there are many people who strive to get to another country who are also Kazakh like me and myself want to go to Czechia. And you wouldn’t get many friends here- I have barely two friends here. People are wicked here and I am 26. Cheers.