General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Astana |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Currency | Kazakhstani tenge |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.4% |
| Gdp | $182.4 billion |
| Size | 2,724,900 km² |
| Population | 18,776,707 |
| Population density | 7.2 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.94 |
| City population | 54.8% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -18∘C |
| Summer | 27∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Kazakh, Russian |
| Population able to read | 99.5% |
| Population with a college degree | 12.4% |
| Population able to speak english | 10.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 43 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 3.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Astana |
| Main airport | Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $40/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $4/10km |
| Petrol | $0.60/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 12% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $6000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 11.76/MBits |
| Tld | .kz |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 84.5% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type F, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Kaspi.kz |
| Supermarket | Magnum |
| Pharmacy | Europharma |
| Drugstore | Doctor Stolet |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 6/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Beshbarmak | A traditional Kazakh dish made with horse meat, noodles, and broth. | $10-15 |
| Laghman | A noodle soup with meat, vegetables, and herbs. | $5-10 |
| Plov | A rice dish with meat, vegetables, and spices. | $5-10 |
| Manty | Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables. | $5-10 |
| Samsa | Baked pastries filled with meat or vegetables. | $1-2 |
| Baursak | Fried dough balls. | $1-2 |
| Kurut | Dried yogurt balls. | $2-3 |
| Shubat | A fermented mare’s milk drink. | $3-5 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Kumys | Fermented mare’s milk | $2-3 |
| Shubat | Fermented camel’s milk | $3-4 |
| Ayran | Yogurt drink | $1-2 |
| Maksym | Barley tea | $1-2 |
| Beshbarmak | Meat and noodle soup | $5-7 |
| Lagman | Noodle soup with vegetables and meat | $4-6 |
| Plov | Rice dish with meat and vegetables | $5-7 |
| Samsa | Meat-filled pastry | $1-2 |
| Baursak | Fried dough balls | $1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shyrdak | A traditional Kazakh rug made of felt and wool | $20-$100 |
| Dombra | A traditional Kazakh stringed instrument | $50-$200 |
| Saumal | A traditional Kazakh fermented mare’s milk drink | $5-$10 |
| Kumis | A traditional Kazakh fermented horse milk drink | $5-$10 |
| Kazakh hats | A traditional Kazakh hat made of sheepskin or felt | $20-$50 |
| Kazakh jewelry | A traditional Kazakh jewelry made of silver or gold | $50-$200 |
| Kazakh pottery | A traditional Kazakh pottery made of clay | $20-$50 |
| Kazakh handicrafts | A traditional Kazakh handicrafts made of wood, leather, or metal | $10-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1-2 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Women’s Day | March 8 | Celebrates the role of women in society |
| Nauryz | March 21-23 | Celebrates the arrival of spring and the new year |
| Victory Day | May 9 | Celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
| Defender of the Fatherland Day | May 7 | Celebrates the military and veterans |
| Constitution Day | August 30 | Celebrates the adoption of the Constitution of Kazakhstan |
| Independence Day | December 16 | Celebrates the independence of Kazakhstan from the Soviet Union |
| Republic Day | October 25 | Celebrates the establishment of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Yedige Press |
| Online news | Tengrinews.kz |
| Tv | Khabar Agency |
| Radio | Europa Plus |