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Kazakhstan

Almaty

Central Asia's most nomad-documented city, modern infrastructure

In Almaty, a mid-range month runs about $1,114 (KZT 499,148), typical internet speeds are around 108 Mbps and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 75% of cities

Internet7.4/10

Faster internet than about 75% of cities

Visas6/10

Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Coworking7.6/10

Better coworking than about 75% of cities

English3/10

Among the 5% least English-friendly cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness3/10

Fewer wellness options than about 80% of cities

Getting There9.7/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to reach

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Everything we know

31 categories for Almaty, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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