
Last updated on Feb 10, 2022
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees discuss what it is like to live in Kazakhstan: Cost of living, Finding a home, Meeting People and more.
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Kazakhstan, they said:
"Make sure they are well paid Almaty is expensive more than London or Amsterdam and much more than US cities. Have good medical insurrance you need to be flown out for almost anything. Only come if you like out door activities, skiing, walking, there is limited cultual activity though what there ia is more accessible than other cities in the world. Opera and ballet is inexpensive. There are several art galleries and many up and coming artisits. Buy the biggest stongest car you can afford, land cruiser or similar the traffic is deadly, don't take the local gypsy cabs unregulated cars which pick up people, they are very dangerous. Take great care crossing the road. Bring as much of everything that you can, it is probably available here but you won't like the price, lack of choice or quality," commented one expat who made the move to Almaty.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 8 Best Places to Live in Croatia and the Living in Mexico Guide. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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Guide to Living in Kazakhstan covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.
Kazakhstan Forum
Meet other expats and talk about living in Kazakhstan.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Kazakhstan.
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