Kazakhstan, officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a landlocked country primarily in Central Asia, with a small portion in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the north and west, China to the east, Kyrgyzstan to the southeast, Uzbekistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest, with a coastline along the Caspian Sea. Its capital is Astana, while the largest city and leading cultural and commercial hub is Almaty.

Population: 19 million (approx)
Area: 2,724,900 km²
Coordinates: Latitude: 51.166667938232, Longitude: 71.433334350586

Living Expenses

Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): KZT 150,000 - 300,000
Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): KZT 80,000 - 180,000
Groceries per Person/Month: KZT 40,000 - 80,000
Utilities (Monthly): KZT 20,000 - 40,000
Internet (Monthly): KZT 5,000 - 10,000
Dining Out (Cheap Meal): KZT 1,500 - 3,500

Transportation

Bus/Tram/Metro Monthly Pass: KZT 8,000 - 12,000
Taxi Start Price: KZT 600 - 1,200
Taxi per km: KZT 150 - 300
Bike Rental (if available): KZT 200 - 500 per ride

Average Salaries by Profession

Average Net Salary: KZT 250,000 - 600,000
Software Engineer: KZT 500,000 - 1,200,000
IT Support / Technician: KZT 200,000 - 500,000
Teacher: KZT 180,000 - 400,000
Doctor / Physician: KZT 600,000 - 1,500,000
Nurse: KZT 200,000 - 400,000
Civil Engineer: KZT 300,000 - 700,000
Architect: KZT 400,000 - 900,000
Accountant: KZT 200,000 - 500,000
Bank Employee: KZT 250,000 - 600,000
Police Officer: KZT 180,000 - 400,000
Lawyer: KZT 500,000 - 1,200,000
Restaurant Manager: KZT 200,000 - 500,000
Waiter / Waitress: KZT 100,000 - 250,000
Retail Cashier: KZT 100,000 - 250,000
Construction Worker: KZT 120,000 - 300,000
Driver: KZT 120,000 - 350,000
Security Guard: KZT 100,000 - 250,000
Graphic Designer: KZT 200,000 - 500,000
Digital Marketer: KZT 200,000 - 600,000
Hotel Receptionist: KZT 100,000 - 250,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

Rent 3 Bedroom: KZT 400,000 - 800,000
Groceries (Family of 4): KZT 150,000 - 300,000
Utilities (Monthly): KZT 40,000 - 80,000
Internet: KZT 8,000 - 15,000
Transportation: KZT 20,000 - 40,000

Top Attractions

Bayterek Tower
Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
Almaty Central Park
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Big Almaty Lake

Major Events

Nauryz Festival
Astana International Film Festival
Almaty Jazz Festival
City Day Celebrations
Kazakhstan Independence Day

Source: tokazakhstan.com

Kazakhstan Travel Videos – Astana, Almaty, Big Almaty Lake & Scenic 4K Tours

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1. Wonders of Kazakhstan | Most Amazing Places in 4K

Shows the captivating natural beauty of Kazakh landscapes such as Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon, waterfalls, mountains, rivers, and city highlights including Astana and Shymbulak.

2. 4K Kazakhstan Drone – Astana from Above

An aerial look at Kazakhstan’s ultramodern capital, Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan), with drone views of its skyline and iconic buildings like Bayterek Tower.

3. Big Almaty Lake & Mountains – Scenic 4K Nature Tour

Experience the stunning Big Almaty Lake and the mountain scenery around Almaty with peaceful panoramic footage of nature and surrounding peaks.

4. Charyn Canyon Kazakhstan | Epic 4K Landscape Tour

Charyn Canyon is often called the “Valley of Castles” for its dramatic rock formations, and this video takes you on a breathtaking journey through one of Kazakhstan’s most spectacular natural sites.

5. Kazakhstan Travel: Almaty City & Culture Tour

A deeper look at Almaty’s city life, parks, streets, and cultural spots, giving a feel for urban Kazakhstan outside the capital.

6. Kazakhstan Documentary – Largest Country in Central Asia

This wider documentary-style video covers Kazakhstan’s culture, history, and geography, giving context to what makes the country unique.

Best for Cities

Astana and Almaty feature modern architecture, skyline views, urban culture, and historic parks.

Best for Nature

Charyn Canyon, Big Almaty Lake, and Kolsai Lakes highlight Kazakhstan’s vast and dramatic natural beauty.

Best for Drone Views

Drone footage of the capital and mountains gives cinematic context and broader scenery.

Best for Culture

Travel guides and documentaries help viewers understand Kazakhstan’s geography, history, and modern identity.

Kazakhstan News

Latest News from Kazakhstan

Middle Corridor Investments Could Triple Trade, Add 2 Million Jobs by 2040, Report Finds

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Strategic investment in the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route could more than triple trade along the route, cut travel times in half and create two million additional jobs by 2040, according to a new report published by the World Bank on Sept. 28. The route, also known as the Middle Corridor and referred to… The post Middle Corridor Investments Could Triple Trade, Add 2 Million Jobs by 2040, Report Finds appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:53:09 +0000

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Kazakhstan’s Exports Surge as Current Account Turns to Surplus

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s exports rose 27.1% year on year to $48.5 billion in the first half of 2026, helping the country’s current account move into a $2.4 billion surplus, according to the National Bank of Kazakhstan’s Sept. 30 report. The current account recorded a $3.2 billion surplus in the second quarter alone, compared with a… The post Kazakhstan’s Exports Surge as Current Account Turns to Surplus appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:13:28 +0000

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Kazakhstan to Launch Direct Flights From Almaty to Langkawi, Astana to Bangkok

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Air Astana plans to launch two new international routes from Kazakhstan in December, connecting Almaty with Malaysia’s Langkawi and Astana with Thailand’s Bangkok. Starting Dec. 25, 2026, the airline plans to operate seasonal direct flights between Almaty and Langkawi three times a week using Airbus A321neo aircraft, according to the Kazakh Ministry of… The post Kazakhstan to Launch Direct Flights From Almaty to Langkawi, Astana to Bangkok appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:05:51 +0000

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Tokayev Calls for Deeper Kazakhstan-Bavaria Cooperation in Advanced Manufacturing and Technology

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for expanded cooperation between Kazakhstan and Bavaria in advanced manufacturing, critical materials, microelectronics, agriculture and logistics, proposing new joint initiatives during the Kazakhstan-Bavaria Technology Forum in Munich on Sept. 30. The forum brought together representatives of business, industry and technology and was the final event of Tokayev’s official… The post Tokayev Calls for Deeper Kazakhstan-Bavaria Cooperation in Advanced Manufacturing and Technology appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:03:39 +0000

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AI Could Make Kazakhstan Regional Orchestrator, Says AI Strategist Olaf Groth

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — The question of AI is especially relevant for Kazakhstan, which is betting big on the technology and preparing for the transformation ahead. AI is already reshaping economic models, changing the nature of work and creating new forms of competition between countries. It is also forcing governments to ask a bigger question: what kind… The post AI Could Make Kazakhstan Regional Orchestrator, Says AI Strategist Olaf Groth appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:59:39 +0000

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Kazakhstan and Denmark Entering More Dynamic Stage of Partnership, Ambassador Says

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Denmark are entering a more dynamic stage of their partnership, with the upcoming visit of Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expected to strengthen political dialogue and expand economic cooperation, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Denmark and Sweden Olzhas Suleimenov told The Astana Times. Rasmussen’s visit on Oct. 1-2 will combine high-level political… The post Kazakhstan and Denmark Entering More Dynamic Stage of Partnership, Ambassador Says appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:19:35 +0000

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Industrial Modernization, Investment in Focus of Tokayev’s Business Meetings in Munich

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began the second day of his official visit to Germany in Munich on Sept. 30 with a series of meetings with senior executives of Siemens AG, Linde and Aurubis AG, focusing on industrial modernization, technological cooperation and new investment projects. During a meeting with Bernd Ulbricht, vice president for commercial… The post Industrial Modernization, Investment in Focus of Tokayev’s Business Meetings in Munich appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:03:38 +0000

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Global Logistics Company Rhenus Advances Plans for Multimodal Terminal in Aktau

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Rhenus Group, a global logistics and supply chain company, and Aktau International Sea Trade Port are advancing plans to develop a trimodal container terminal in Aktau, designed to connect maritime, rail and road transport and strengthen Kazakhstan’s role as a key logistics hub along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), or the Middle… The post Global Logistics Company Rhenus Advances Plans for Multimodal Terminal in Aktau appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:46 +0000

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Kazakhstan’s Energy Hinges on Diversification and New Investment, KIOGE 2026 Experts Say

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s position in emerging global energy value chains will increasingly depend on the resilience of its infrastructure, diversification of export routes and investment in new production and technology, speakers said at the strategic plenary session opening Kazakhstan’s International Oil and Gas Exhibition (KIOGE 2026) in Almaty on Sept. 30. The session, dedicated to… The post Kazakhstan’s Energy Hinges on Diversification and New Investment, KIOGE 2026 Experts Say appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:55:28 +0000

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Hong Kong to Host Major Electronics Fairs in October

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia from Oct. 13-16, bringing together more than 3,200 exhibitors to showcase the latest consumer electronics, smart products, electronic components and technology solutions. The fairs will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center,… The post Hong Kong to Host Major Electronics Fairs in October appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0000

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Второй раз на пьедестале

Почему женская сборная Казахстана недотянула до золота на Всемирной шахматной олимпиаде

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0600

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Запрет на портрет

В Казахстане изображение лица теперь прямо относится к персональным данным. Это в корне меняет правила использования фотографий в интернете

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0600

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Три грани клиентского опыта

Bank RBK получил три награды Global Customer Choice Index 2026

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0600

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Almaty SuperSki создаст новые возможности для молодежи

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0600

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Станция Шу открылась после реконструкции

Published: Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0600

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За солдатом - по пятам

Военнослужащих предложили снабдить специальными датчиками

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0600

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Аморальное поведение

Блогера из Петропавловска арестовали за высказывания в день траура

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0600

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Сердечный аншлаг

Во Всемирный день сердца павлодарцы массово отправились проверять свое

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0600

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Кто звонил?

После трагедии на Каспии некоторые казахстанцы утверждали, что им якобы звонили полицейские

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0600

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У каждого места - своя цена

В Алматы с 4 октября начнут действовать новые тарифы на коммунальные платные парковки

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0600

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Полиция установила авторов слухов о трагедии в Мангистау

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0600

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Ах, как хочется вернуться

В Астане не хватает объектов, чтобы заинтересовать туристов для повторного визита

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0600

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Марат Марденов, генерал-майор в отставке: Высадка десанта на Каспии была ненужной операцией

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0600

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В Восточном Казахстане за месяц на озере Зайсан утонули четыре человека

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0600

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В МВД прокомментировали ситуацию с кибератакой на Азата Перуашева

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0600

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Много не значит доступно

Депутат курултая Бурихан Нурмахамедов предложил пересмотреть расчеты обеспеченности казахстанцев жильем

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0600

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В Казахстане хотят сократить бакалавриат по некоторым специальностям

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0600

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Спрятал партнёра в гараже

В Павлодаре вынесли приговор бизнесмену, который жестоко расправился со своим компаньоном. Родные погибшего не согласны

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0600

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Двойной навар

Куда пошли сэкономленные миллионы, выделенные государством на яблоневые сады в Шымкенте

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0600

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Bank RBK укрепляет лидерство в сегменте срочных вкладов

Published: Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0600

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Sculptures Installed To Honor the Human Chain Formed to Rescue a Dog Trapped in River in Kazakhstan - My Modern Met

Sculptures Installed To Honor the Human Chain Formed to Rescue a Dog Trapped in River in Kazakhstan My Modern Met

Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:21:13 GMT