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

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan Travel Videos

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

As Hormuz Tensions Rise, Central Asia’s Role as Transit Hedge Grows

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – As risks around key maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz intensify, Central Asia is increasingly being repositioned from a transit option into what Jihad Azour, director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, described in an interview with The Astana Times as a “transit hedge,” offering… The post As Hormuz Tensions Rise, Central Asia’s Role as Transit Hedge Grows appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:53 +0000

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Kazakhstan’s New Social Formula: Balance Over Sacrifice

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. More and more Kazakhs say that everything matters. This is not an inability to choose, but evidence of a structural shift in which social life is no longer organized around a single answer. Sometimes sociological data does more than reveal trends, it makes us, as sociologists, pause. Look more closely. And even feel a sense… The post Kazakhstan’s New Social Formula: Balance Over Sacrifice appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:01 +0000

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Steppe Diplomacy: How Nomads Preserved Peace After War

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Nomadic societies across the Eurasian steppe developed distinct approaches to war and diplomacy that did not rely on formal treaties or territorial control. Instead, they used flexible strategies, including personal guarantees and family-based agreements, to prevent renewed conflict. According to Edil Noyanov, deputy head of Kazakhstan’s History Department at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University,… The post Steppe Diplomacy: How Nomads Preserved Peace After War appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:02 +0000

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Akmola Region to Develop Three Eco-Parks to Boost Tourism

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Three eco-parks are set to be developed in the Akmola Region this year to expand ecotourism infrastructure and strengthen the region’s recreational potential near the capital. Projects are underway in the Zerenda, Akkol, and Tselinograd districts, with one eco-park in the Zerenda area already open to visitors. Located around 50 kilometers from Kokshetau… The post Akmola Region to Develop Three Eco-Parks to Boost Tourism appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:02 +0000

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Kazakhstan, France Launch Lumières Foundation to Expand Academic Cooperation and Student Mobility

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. The Lumières Foundation, a new Franco-Kazakh platform dedicated to enhancing cooperation in higher education, science, and workforce development, was unveiled on May 5 at Maqsut Narikbayev University (MNU) in Astana. The opening, which was supported by the French Embassy in Kazakhstan and attended by Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education Talgat Yeshenkulov, marked the… The post Kazakhstan, France Launch Lumières Foundation to Expand Academic Cooperation and Student Mobility appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 07:50:20 +0000

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Kazakhstan Ranks 58th in Global Firepower Index

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Kazakhstan ranked 58th out of 145 countries in the 2026 Global Firepower annual defense review, recording the highest per capita defense spending in Central Asia. According to the ranking, Kazakhstan received a power index score of 1.0433, with lower scores indicating stronger military capability. The country’s defense budget was estimated at $5.836 billion.… The post Kazakhstan Ranks 58th in Global Firepower Index appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 06:40:35 +0000

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Night Witch from Steppe: What Khiuaz Dospanova Forces Us to Confront?

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Khiuaz Dospanova, a famous Kazakh navigator-gunner, inscribed her name into the history of Kazakhstan and the Soviet Union for generations. She was born in the village of Ganyushkino, now in the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, on May 15, 1922. Her story is a testament to the fact that what is expected of you and what… The post Night Witch from Steppe: What Khiuaz Dospanova Forces Us to Confront? appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:10 +0000

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News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Reform Drive, Investment Push, and Human Stories

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global and regional media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights Kazakhstan’s push for military and migration reforms, major digital infrastructure investments, regional development initiatives, and a human-interest story of a Kazakhstan couple cycling across Asia. Tokayev sets two-year deadline for military reform in… The post News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Reform Drive, Investment Push, and Human Stories appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:19 +0000

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Azerbaijan Joins Islamic Organization for Food Security

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Azerbaijan has officially joined the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) on May 6, expanding cooperation among Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states in food security and sustainable agriculture. The accession agreement was signed by Azerbaijan’s Agriculture Minister, Majnun Mammadov, during the 19th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition and Forum in Baku. Uzbekistan… The post Azerbaijan Joins Islamic Organization for Food Security appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 12:25:09 +0000

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Parliament Approves First Reading of Key Constitutional Reform Bills in Kazakhstan

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Parliament has approved, in the first reading, a package of draft constitutional laws aimed at restructuring the country’s political system, including legislation on the President, the Kurułtai (Congress in Kazakh), elections, and the formation of a new People’s Council. The reforms, reviewed at a May 8 joint session of both chambers, are… The post Parliament Approves First Reading of Key Constitutional Reform Bills in Kazakhstan appeared first on The Astana Times.

Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 11:36:25 +0000

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Стратегия процветания

Правительство утвердило Генеральный план развития Туркестана.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 14:37:00 +0600

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До драки дело не дошло

Лидеры чемпионата Казахстана по футболу неожиданно потеряли очки в матчах с аутсайдерами и середнячками Премьер-лиги.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 14:22:00 +0600

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Казахстан теснит мировых гигантов на рынке масличных

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 14:05:00 +0600

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Экзамен на взрослую жизнь

ЕНТ стартовало в Казахстане 10 мая и продлится до 10 июля.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:57:00 +0600

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Прикоснуться к звезде

Зачем жители Риддера несут в горы железные банки и дизельное топливо?

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:00 +0600

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Подсудный хайп

В Мангистауской области вандал изрисовал скалы урочища Ыбыкты Сай ради видео для соцсетей.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:50:00 +0600

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Взяли высоту

Сезон массовых восхождений в Алматы открыт: участники первой в году альпиниады поднялись на пик Героев-Панфиловцев.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:48:00 +0600

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Неприличный жест

В Астане арестовали студента, сделавшего провокационное фото на фоне монумента "Байтерек".

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:35:00 +0600

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Золотое татами Астаны

Казахстанские дзюдоисты завоевали восемь медалей на турнире Qazaqstan Barysy Grand Slam

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:33:00 +0600

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Всё лишнее убрать немедленно

В Атырау выявили грубые нарушения в строящейся высотке.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:32:00 +0600

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Сухо как в танке

Почему жители пригорода Кокшетау вынуждены стирать белье в покупной воде

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:10:00 +0600

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В режиме отключки

В Костанае отключение горячей воды вызвало возмущение пациенток перинатального центра.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:08:00 +0600

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Подарок с небес

К жителю города Рудного на день рождения прилетели НЛО.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:06:00 +0600

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Нейросеть против потопов

Школьник из Алматы научил арыки сообщать о засорах

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 13:01:00 +0600

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А восстанавливать кто будет?

В Атырау 13 участков недавно вернули в госсобственность.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:30:00 +0600

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Храня память о героях

Тысячи костанайцев отметили великий праздник в парке Победы.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:24:00 +0600

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Скучать не дают

Скандальная шумиха вокруг De Lacure, Тамары Асар и Молдир Ауельбековой не утихала даже в выходные дни.

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:22:00 +0600

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Токаев принял нового первого вице-премьера

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:03:00 +0600

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Астропрогноз на 12 мая

Что день грядущий нам готовит?

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 12:02:00 +0600

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13 гражданок Казахстана попали в облаву в Турции

Published: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:37:00 +0600

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