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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan's largest city; mountain backdrop; notable post-2022 expat inflow
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Almaty climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 101,505 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 164 Mbps | 157 Mbps | 5 ms | 78,248 |
| Mobile | 138 Mbps | 30.1 Mbps | 18 ms | 23,257 |
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) | $668 | KZT 327,162 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,407 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,469 | KZT 1,209K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $777 | KZT 380,640 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $739 | KZT 361,760 |
| 1BR outside center | $487 | KZT 238,190 |
| 3BR city center | $1,334 | KZT 652,895 |
| 3BR outside center | $896 | KZT 438,765 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $203 | KZT 99,289 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $120 | KZT 58,728 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $12.26 | KZT 6,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $41.87 | KZT 20,500 |
| Fast food combo | $7.76 | KZT 3,800 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.48 | KZT 2,194 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.15 | KZT 563 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $87 | KZT 42,438 |
| Phone plan / mo | $10 | KZT 4,950 |
| Internet / mo | $15 | KZT 7,554 |
| Gym membership / mo | $70 | KZT 34,431 |
| Cinema ticket | $6.13 | KZT 3,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $428 | KZT 209,447 |
| International school / yr | $10,597 | KZT 5,188K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $26,553 | KZT 13,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Kazakhstan
Country-level research that applies to living in Almaty — 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