Top expat cities

Kazakhstan

Aktau

#4 Top 5 cities

Aktau is interesting for Caspian coastal living and energy-sector links, but it remains smaller and less service-rich than Almaty or Astana.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 2°C až 33°C

Night: -4°C až 23°C

Climate

Dry windy weather with hot summers and cold winters.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Seasonal expats
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇹🇷Turkish
  • 🇷🇺Russians
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Smaller job market
  • −Less dynamic environment