Kazakhstan

Almaty

#1 Top 5 cities

Almaty is Kazakhstan's most balanced city for expats thanks to its services, climate, international community, and overall quality of life.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 0°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: -8°C aΕΎ 19°C

Climate

Warm summers, cold winters, and clearly defined seasons.

Distance to the sea

2300 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Digital nomads
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

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

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quality services
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Seasonal smog
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Traffic congestion