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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Explore Kazakhstan’s cities, landmarks, lakes, canyons, and nature through real 4K travel videos

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

Kazakhstan’s Ice Cream Exports Surge Nearly 50-Fold in Nine Years

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s ice cream exports reached $59.5 million in January-August, up from $1.2 million in the same period of 2017, marking an almost 50-fold increase over nine years. Kazakhstan exported 15,300 tons of ice cream in the first eight months this year. Compared with the same period last year, export volumes rose 28.9%, while… The post Kazakhstan’s Ice Cream Exports Surge Nearly 50-Fold in Nine Years appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:32:37 +0000

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US and Central Asian Countries Outline Shared Vision in Joint Statement at C5+1 Meeting

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The United States and five Central Asian countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic, energy, security, and cultural cooperation at the C5+1 Ministerial meeting in Samarkand on Oct. 19. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared… The post US and Central Asian Countries Outline Shared Vision in Joint Statement at C5+1 Meeting appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:45:08 +0000

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Kyrgyzstan’s Tourism Sector Grows 45% as Industry Revenue Rises

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — The number of people using tourism services in the Kyrgyz Republic reached 5.3 million in 2025, a 45.2% increase from the previous year, as the sector recorded growth in revenue, business activity and investment, according to an analysis by Finprom published Oct. 19. The figure includes visitors who used organized tourism services, such… The post Kyrgyzstan’s Tourism Sector Grows 45% as Industry Revenue Rises appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:15:36 +0000

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Tokayev to Deliver Annual State-of-the-Nation Address on Oct. 28

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev plans to deliver his annual state-of-the-nation address on Oct. 28 in the first half of the day. Tokayev announced the plans in a post on his X account on Oct. 20, saying he was working on the text of the address. “I plan to deliver my annual state-of-the-nation address on… The post Tokayev to Deliver Annual State-of-the-Nation Address on Oct. 28 appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:19 +0000

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Central Asia is Shaping Terms of Cooperation With China, Experts Say

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Central Asian countries are increasingly shaping how China invests, builds infrastructure and develops technological partnerships in the region, challenging the perception that Beijing follows a single model of global engagement, experts said at an Oct. 20 discussion in Almaty. Organized by the Almaty-based CAPS Unlock think tank and the Carnegie Endowment for International… The post Central Asia is Shaping Terms of Cooperation With China, Experts Say appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:30:47 +0000

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Kazakhstan Begins $1.8 Billion Copper Smelter Project in Abai Region

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched construction of a $1.8 billion copper smelter in Aktogai, the Abai Region, with an annual production capacity of 300,000 tons of cathode copper, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced on Oct. 20. Speaking at the launch ceremony via video link, Tokayev described the project as a major industrial initiative expected to strengthen… The post Kazakhstan Begins $1.8 Billion Copper Smelter Project in Abai Region appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:13:18 +0000

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Kazakhstan Eyes Greater ICAO Role Amid Global Aviation Challenges

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — International Civil Aviation Organization Security Week 2026 kicked off in Astana on Oct. 20, bringing Kazakhstan’s bid for a seat on the ICAO Council, growing cybersecurity threats, aviation risks in conflict zones and prospects for direct flights between Kazakhstan and the United States into focus. The three-day event has brought together more than… The post Kazakhstan Eyes Greater ICAO Role Amid Global Aviation Challenges appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:41:24 +0000

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Japan Eyes Middle Corridor to Expand Trade With Central Asia and Caucasus

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Japan is exploring opportunities to strengthen transport and trade links with Central Asia and the Caucasus through Kazakhstan’s Middle Corridor, with planned direct flights between Tokyo and Almaty and a proposed 719 million yen (US$4.7 million) project to modernize customs inspections at the Port of Aktau, reported the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ press… The post Japan Eyes Middle Corridor to Expand Trade With Central Asia and Caucasus appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:44:29 +0000

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Kazakhstan’s Rybakina Extends Lead at Top of WTA Rankings

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina continues to lead the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) singles rankings, holding a lead of more than 1,600 points over her closest rival, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, while Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva has climbed 13 places to 66th, according to the latest rankings. Rybakina has 9,196 points, ahead of Sabalenka with 7,550.… The post Kazakhstan’s Rybakina Extends Lead at Top of WTA Rankings appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:27:06 +0000

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CICA’s Moment to Turn Confidence Building into Secure Connectivity

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. The seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku on Oct.15 adopted the Baku Declaration, admitted Laos as the 29th member, extended Azerbaijan’s chairmanship through 2028 and appointed a new Secretary General. The CICA Charter, which would complete the forum’s transformation into a full international organization, was… The post CICA’s Moment to Turn Confidence Building into Secure Connectivity appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:28:03 +0000

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Published: Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0600

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