Top expat cities

Kazakhstan

Astana

#2 Top 5 cities

Astana is strong for government, corporate, and professional links, but its more extreme climate and less organic city feel can be a drawback.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: -8°C aΕΎ 27°C

Night: -16°C aΕΎ 15°C

Climate

Very cold winters, windy conditions, and a warm short summer.

Distance to the sea

1000 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

8/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 8/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians
  • πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·Turkish
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Wide housing options
  • +Good transport links

Cons

  • βˆ’Less authentic atmosphere
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Less peaceful lifestyle