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Astana, Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan's modern, purpose-built capital; harsh continental winters
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Astana climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 76,803 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 179 Mbps | 169 Mbps | 5 ms | 49,665 |
| Mobile | 77.6 Mbps | 21.3 Mbps | 22 ms | 27,138 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 489.59 KZT, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $558 | KZT 273,226 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,106 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,070 | KZT 1,013K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $791 | KZT 387,040 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $548 | KZT 268,190 |
| 1BR outside center | $367 | KZT 179,750 |
| 3BR city center | $1,028 | KZT 503,333 |
| 3BR outside center | $709 | KZT 347,077 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $127 | KZT 62,299 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $93 | KZT 45,451 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $8.68 | KZT 4,250 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $33.70 | KZT 16,500 |
| Fast food combo | $7.15 | KZT 3,500 |
| Beef (per lb) | $3.91 | KZT 1,914 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.64 | KZT 805 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $61 | KZT 29,858 |
| Phone plan / mo | $10 | KZT 4,680 |
| Internet / mo | $16 | KZT 7,773 |
| Gym membership / mo | $55 | KZT 26,933 |
| Cinema ticket | $5.82 | KZT 2,850 |
| Preschool / mo | $340 | KZT 166,435 |
| International school / yr | $9,902 | KZT 4,848K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $22,447 | KZT 10,990K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Kazakhstan
Country-level research that applies to living in Astana — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 30 days visa-free (US/UK/EU), extendable |
| Digital nomad visa | Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) → operational since 2025 — income requirement $3,000/mo foreign-sourced — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | Not via Neo Nomad |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate Flat 10% — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 4/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Kazakhstan profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo