Home › Cities › Asia › Almaty

AlmatyKazakhstan · Asia

Kazakhstan · Asia · Population 1,977,011 · Asia/Almaty

Almaty in Kazakhstan (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1408 incl. rent, a safety index of 47.1/100, an average annual temperature of 10.6°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1408incl. rent · est. range

$1197 – $1690

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

47.1/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

10.6°C avg/yr

662mm · 3390h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

104Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

23µg/m³ PM2.5 · Moderate

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

See country-level info · verify with officials

Source: Kazakhstan snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Almaty?

Almaty has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1408 including rent (range $1197–$1690), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Almaty safe?

Almaty scores 47.1/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaFree to Kazakhstan. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Almaty?

Median fixed broadband download is about 104 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: GDP per capita ~$0 (World Bank), HDI 0.802, Global Peace Index rank #76 (IEP 2024). Open Kazakhstan country page →

Start my free matching quiz →

Lite quiz free forever · no signup · Top 5 cities scored on 11 dimensions