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Living in Kazakhstan
Astana · ASIA · Kazakh / Russian
Cost of living
$560
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$370
city center
Safety
7/10
GPI 2024
Internet
50 Mbps
avg speed
Central Asia's economic leader — Almaty and Astana offer surprisingly modern infrastructure, rock-bottom prices, and a Russian-speaking environment ideal for CIS expats.
✓Pros
- ✓ Very low cost of living
- ✓ Russian-speaking environment
- ✓ Fast-growing economy (Almaty, Astana)
- ✓ Low flat tax (10%)
- ✓ Easy access to CIS countries
- ✓ Modern infrastructure in major cities
✗Cons
- ✗ Language barrier (Kazakh/Russian)
- ✗ Limited nightlife outside cities
- ✗ Extreme continental climate
- ✗ Limited English
- ✗ Less developed in rural areas
Details
Climatecontinental
EnglishLow
CurrencyKZT (Kazakhstani Tenge)
Tax rate10%
Beach✗
Mountains✓
Visa Options
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Visa-free days by passport:
US: 30dGB: 30dDE: 30dFR: 30dRU: 30dUA: 30d
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