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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Transportation

Main Train/Transit Hub
Almaty-2, at the north end of Abylai Khan, is the main station. Trains to Astana via Karaganda use it, and the fastest on the Wikivoyage list take about 13 hours. Almaty-1, on Richard Sorge about 4 km northeast, is the extra stop for trains from the north. Long-distance buses use Sayran, Tole Bi 29, about 8 km west. 6 35 43
Best Taxi/Ride App
Yandex Go Economy, valid through 27 October 2026. The minimum is 400 KZT, which includes 3 minutes and 1 km, then up to 58 KZT per km and 27 KZT per minute in the city. Phone orders use +7 775 911 11 11. Wikivoyage says to book in the app rather than take an informal cab. 10 6
Bike/Scooter Rental
Wikivoyage names Yandex Go (yellow) and Whoosh (orange) scooters, plus a station bike scheme it does not price. A 14 August 2026 comparison puts a 10-minute ride at about 340 KZT on Whoosh, 350 KZT on Yandex and 580 KZT on Jet. That comparison is national, not an Almaty-only tariff. 6 22
Best Beach Nearby
There is no sea. Kapchagay Reservoir (Qapshagay) is about 80 km north of the city, on the Ili, and in summer people from Almaty use its beaches. Lake Balkhash is the next large lake and is a much longer ride toward Astana. 32 48 6
Top Regional Airline
Air Astana and FlyArystan are the airlines based at Almaty (ALA). Air Astana covers the main domestic cities. FlyArystan is the low-cost domestic carrier. The airport is about 15 km northeast of the centre, in Talgar District. 17 6 44
Top International Airline
Turkish Airlines flies Istanbul, Lufthansa flies Frankfurt and Qatar Airways flies Doha, on the Almaty airport list. The code is ALA. 17
Highway Access
The airport (ALA) is about 15 km northeast of the centre. Wikivoyage sends the Charyn day trip out on the A351, about 200 km east, and Bishkek is about 5 hours by road. FCDO points road-closure alerts to QazAvtoJol. The older A2 and A3 labels were not on a page opened this pass. 6 44 15
Public Transport Passes
A cashless ride on the bus, trolleybus and metro is 120 KZT. The ordinary monthly Onay pass is 9,900 KZT. Student, school and pension passes are 4,200, 2,000 and 3,000 KZT. Wikivoyage says a physical Onay card is 800 KZT at Caravan kiosks and that the card arrives with 120 KZT on it. The metro runs 06:00 to midnight. 23 6
Regional Travel
Sayran bus station, Tole Bi 29, is the long-distance hub, including Bishkek (about 5 hours). Almaty-2 has the mainline trains, including Astana via Karaganda. A shared taxi may still drop you at the old Sayakhat corner of Raiymbek and Pushkin. The former station building is gone. 6 43 35

Essentials

City
Almaty, a city of republican significance in southeastern Kazakhstan, in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau near the Kyrgyz border. It was the capital until 1997, when the seat of government moved to Astana, and it is still the largest city and the business and cultural centre. 16 6
Population
2,387,900 people on 1 September 2026. The Bureau of National Statistics page for Almaty city says 2,387.9 thousand. 1
Internet Speed
Ookla has no Almaty-only figure. Its September 2026 Kazakhstan median shows 173.10 Mbps mobile and 160.19 Mbps fixed, and a second pair on the same page of 93.00 Mbps mobile and 90.42 Mbps fixed. Kazakhtelecom home fibre goes up to 500 Mbps. Keremet Mobile is 9,999 KZT a month and Bereket with two SIMs is 12,999 KZT a month, with a 50 percent discount on the first month of the contract bundles. 2 3
Currency & Banking
Kazakhstani tenge (KZT). The National Bank rate for 19 October 2026 is 452.12 tenge per US dollar and 508.95 per euro. Cards and QR payments are common in the city. ATMs can pay out tenge on an international card, and markets still use cash. 4 6 15
Tap Water
Wikivoyage says municipal water is more or less drinkable but that you should boil it, and that bottled water is cheap. Named bottles include Asu, Borjomi, Sary-Agash and Tassay. 5
Power
220 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 5
SIM Card
Beeline, Kcell/activ and Tele2/Altel sell prepaid SIMs, and you need a passport. Beeline Mega za 7999 is 7,999 KZT a month for 15 GB plus a promotional extra 15 GB, unlimited calls to Beeline and 100 minutes to other Kazakh numbers. The Kcell tariff page describes a smartphone SIM as 13 GB and 120 minutes to other Kazakh mobiles, with unlimited Kcell/activ calls. The monthly tenge price was not on that public card. FCDO says a local SIM is blocked after 30 days unless the phone IMEI is registered, which needs an IIN. 7 8 6 9
Banking for Expats
Most businesses take Kaspi Pay or Halyk Pay. The same terminals also read bank cards, so a short visit does not need a local account. Wikivoyage says to ask whether a card works before you order in places that are not aimed at visitors. Opening a tenge account as a non-resident was not on a page opened this pass. 6
Accommodation
Hostel Almaty, in the Keremet complex opposite Forum Almaty mall near Satpayev Street and about 1 km from Baikonur metro, posts 35,000 KZT for a month. A live long-term flat listing was not opened this pass. 18
Cashless Friendly
Kaspi Pay and Halyk Pay QR codes are the usual way to pay, and the terminals also take cards. City buses and the metro are priced for a cashless ride. Wikivoyage still describes a 200 KZT cash fare on buses in 2026, while an October 2026 fare guide says cash on city buses has been withdrawn. 6 23
Short Term Rentals
Wikivoyage lists central hotels, including Ibis and Mercure on Abylai Khan. The dollar rates on that page are stamped December 2024. A live nightly total for October 2026 was not opened. 6
Budget Accommodation
Hostel Almaty, in the Keremet complex by Forum Almaty mall near Satpayev, posts 35,000 KZT for a month. The same page says prices start from 2,000 KZT. 18
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Altyn Sharshy in Medeu District, around Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, the Green Bazaar and the Zhibek Zholy pedestrian street. Metro Zhibek Zholy and Almaly cover that grid, including the opera. 6 36 34
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Baizakov 280, Almaty Towers, for SmArt.Point (day pass 6,000 KZT, flexible month 80,000 KZT). The same central grid around Panfilov and Zhibek Zholy is the practical evening walk. A cheap month is Hostel Almaty near Satpayev and Baikonur metro, at 35,000 KZT. 11 47 6 18

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
SmArt.Point, floors 1-2 of Almaty Towers at Baizakov 280. A day pass (08:00-22:00) is 6,000 KZT and a flexible monthly desk is 80,000 KZT. A reserved monthly desk is 110,000 KZT. ololoIEC, Ryskulbekov 28 on the KazGASA site, is 8,000 KZT a day and 90,000 KZT a month for an unreserved desk. 11 47 12 50
Networking Events
SmArt.Point at Baizakov 280 calls itself a coworking space and IT hub, with day access at 6,000 KZT. A dated public events list was not on that page. digitalalmaty.kz did not resolve. 11

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
SEMA Hospital, Nauryzbai Batyr 31, says it is open 24 hours and lists +7 727 310 0103. FCDO says to dial 103 for an ambulance, that facilities are below UK standard, and that staff do not typically speak English. It names International SOS clinic as a place that can have medicines couriered. The clinic address page did not load. 14 49 13

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Wolt delivers restaurants and grocery shops in Almaty. Cards on the city page showed delivery fees of about 225 to 449 KZT. Glovo also has an Almaty delivery page. 20 19
Best Local Dish to Try
Horse meat and shashlik. Wikivoyage names Tarih, Abylai Khan 104 at the corner of Shevchenko, for Kazakh food. That entry is stamped December 2024. 6 5
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Namo, Sergei Markova 38a, is a South Indian room Wikivoyage updated in June 2026, with vegetarian dishes as well as meat. China Town, Mametova 47, has tofu. Mamma Mia, Panfilov 109, is a pizza room where a meatless order is possible. A dedicated vegan kitchen was not opened. 6
Affordable Shopping Spots
Green Bazaar (Kok Bazar), Zenkov 53, metro Zhibek Zholy, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-19:00, for produce, dairy and meat. Barakholka, about 5 km northwest on the A350, is the shed market for clothes and household goods, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00. 6 34
Grocery Delivery
Arbuz.kz delivers groceries and household goods. Wolt also lists grocery shops in Almaty, including a SPAR card on the city page. 21 20
Bar/Nightlife Area
Panfilov Street and Dostyk Avenue are the bar strips Wikivoyage lists, including Harats Irish Pub at 110 Panfilov and pubs on Dostyk. Those entries are stamped March 2025. FCDO warns of card fraud and of violent crime in cities. 6 15
Street Food Stalls
Shashlik and other cheap Kazakh counters are the everyday option. Green Bazaar, Zenkov 53, has the food halls. Bahandi is the burger chain Wikivoyage names, with a central branch at Baytursynov 61. 6 34
Popular International Cuisine
Namo, Sergei Markova 38a, South Indian, updated June 2026. China Town, Mametova 47 at Abylai Khan, for inexpensive Chinese food including tofu. Mamma Mia, Panfilov 109, for pizza. 6

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Ascension Cathedral (Zenkov Cathedral) in Panfilov Park, Gogol 40, a wooden cathedral finished in 1907. Wikivoyage lists it as free and open daily 07:00-18:00. Kok-Tobe is the hill above the east end of Abay. The cable-car base is at Luganskiy 2. Wikivoyage lists an adult return of 10,000 KZT, stamped December 2024. 6 36 39
Museums & Art Venues
Kasteyev National Museum of Arts, on Satpayev by Auezov Theater metro. Wikivoyage lists adult entry at 500 KZT, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, stamped December 2024. The museum site gmirk.kz loaded. The Central State Museum, on Nazarbayev Avenue by Abay metro, is the history museum, with the same 500 KZT adult price and the same stamp. 6 51
Historical Sites
The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen surrounds Ascension Cathedral and holds the war memorial and eternal flame. The Russian fort of Verny, the start of the modern city, was built in 1854. There is no surviving old town. The grid is a colonial and Soviet plan. 6 16 36
Religious Sites
Ascension Cathedral, Gogol 40, in Panfilov Park. The Central Mosque, Pushkin 16, near Raiymbek Batyr metro, daily 05:00-22:00. St Nicholas Cathedral, Baytursynov 56, built in 1909, near Baikonur metro. 6 36 37
Annual Events
Nauryz is about 21 March. Wikivoyage places the Almaty Marathon and the Indie Film Festival in September. 6
Cultural Districts
Altyn Sharshy (Golden Square) in Medeu District is the grid around Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral and the Green Bazaar, on metro Zhibek Zholy. The pedestrian stretch of Zhibek Zholy is the local Arbat. 6 36 34
Theater Venues
Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kabanbay Batyr 110, metro Almaly. The building has been the city opera since 1934. The Lermontov Russian Drama Theatre is at Abay 43, metro Abay. 6 38 16
Local Markets
Green Bazaar (Kok Bazar), Zenkov 53, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-19:00. Barakholka, about 5 km northwest, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00, for clothes and household goods. 6 34
Historic Buildings
Ascension Cathedral, Gogol 40, completed in 1907 and still one of the tallest wooden buildings. Hotel Kazakhstan, Dostyk 52 by Abay metro, is the 1977 Soviet tower. Wikivoyage describes it as a smart hotel inside that block. 6 36
Local Heritage
The Tian Shan foothills west of the city are treated as the ancestral home of the domestic apple, Malus sieversii, which is why the old name Alma-Ata is read as father of the apples. The Golden Man is the Saka burial from the Issyk kurgan, the best-known archaeological find tied to this region. 16

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Big Almaty Lake, at about 2,510 m, is mapped inside Bostandyk District. Bus 28 runs up Dulati toward Alma-Arasan. The rest is a taxi or a hike. Charyn Canyon is about 200 km east on the A351, usually a day trip. 6 41
National Parks Nearby
Ile-Alatau National Park. The Medeu and Shymbulak road climbs into it, and the park boundary on the map sits in Karasay District of Almaty Region, south of the city. 6 40
Cycling/Walking Paths
Wikivoyage says the city has a station bike scheme and that bike shops rent bikes. It does not name the operator or a price. The Main Botanical Garden is mapped in Bostandyk District as a walking park. 6 46
Scenic Viewpoints
Kok-Tobe, reached by cable car from Luganskiy 2 at the east end of Abay. Medeu, the open-air rink up the same valley, is the start of the mountain road. Shymbulak (Chimbulak) sits above it. The resort site loaded. Wikivoyage says the ski lifts run November to April and are closed on Tuesday. 6 39 42 53

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Kazpost, at post.kz, is the national postal operator. A parcel tariff was not on the page that loaded. 54
Libraries & Study Spots
National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan, nlrk.kz. OpenStreetMap places it in the city. A reading-room timetable was not on the page that loaded. 52 45

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
The Bureau does not publish a centre-only price. In August 2026 the Almaty secondary average was 749,480 KZT per m2 and the new-build average was 739,762 KZT per m2. At the secondary figure, 40 m2 is about 29,979,200 KZT. 24
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
No separate outskirts average was in the August 2026 Bureau table. At the same citywide secondary average of 749,480 KZT per m2, 40 m2 is about 29,979,200 KZT. 24
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the August 2026 Almaty secondary average of 749,480 KZT per m2, 60 m2 is about 44,968,800 KZT. That figure is citywide, not a centre-only sample. 24
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
No outskirts split was published. At the August 2026 citywide secondary average of 749,480 KZT per m2, 60 m2 is about 44,968,800 KZT. 24
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Using the August 2026 Almaty secondary average of 749,480 KZT per m2, 80 m2 is about 59,958,400 KZT. That figure is citywide, not a centre-only sample. 24
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
No outskirts split was published. At the August 2026 citywide secondary average of 749,480 KZT per m2, 80 m2 is about 59,958,400 KZT. 24
Corporate Tax
20% corporate income tax on taxable profits of Kazakhstan companies and of branches of foreign companies, assessed for the calendar year. 27
Dividend Withholding Tax
5% withholding while the dividends distributed stay within 230,000 MCI, then 15% on the excess. Constructive dividends are taxed at 15%. Listed securities can be exempt when the active-trade test is met. 28
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Kazakhstan-source income. Residence is 183 days or more in any rolling 12-month period ending in the reporting period, or a centre of vital interests in Kazakhstan. 25 26
Highest Income Tax Bracket
15% on annual income above 8,500 MCI, from 2026. Income up to 8,500 MCI is taxed at 10%. 25
VAT
16% on taxable sales of goods, works and services, and on imports. The same 16% rate applies to goods imported from the Eurasian Economic Union from 1 January 2026. 29
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. PwC says a CFC is a foreign entity of which a Kazakhstan entity owns 25% or more, or which it controls, when the foreign effective income-tax rate is under 10% or the entity is in a black-listed jurisdiction. Undistributed profits are included in the Kazakhstan tax base. 30
Property Tax
For an individual, the 2026 scale starts at 0.05% of the taxable value up to 2,000,000 KZT and reaches 2% above 450,000,000 KZT (2,946,600 KZT plus 2% of the excess). PwC, reviewed 23 July 2026, still states a general property tax of 1.5% of average net book value. 31 29
Property Transaction Tax
PwC says there are no stamp taxes in Kazakhstan. A separate land-registry fee was not on that page. 29
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Residents are taxed on worldwide income after 183 days in a rolling 12 months, at 10% up to 8,500 MCI and 15% above. PwC does not describe a separate nomad rate. The Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1), from 18 November 2024, is a multiple-entry stay of up to one year for remote workers with at least 3,000 US dollars a month from foreign sources, and it does not allow a job in Kazakhstan. 25 26 33

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Bureau of National Statistics, Almaty city, 1 September 2026Official
  2. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Kazakhstan, September 2026Measurement
  3. Kazakhtelecom home fibre, up to 500 MbpsOfficial
  4. NBK official rates, 19 October 2026Official
  5. Wikivoyage Kazakhstan, power, water, currencySecondary
  6. Wikivoyage AlmatySecondary
  7. Beeline Mega za 7999, 15 GB and 7,999 KZTOfficial
  8. Kcell tariff page, smartphone SIM stringOfficial
  9. UK FCDO Kazakhstan entry, IMEI and registrationOfficial
  10. Yandex Go Almaty Economy, valid through 27 October 2026Official
  11. SmArt.Point Almaty, Baizakov 280Official
  12. ololoIEC Almaty, Ryskulbekov 28Official
  13. UK FCDO Kazakhstan healthOfficial
  14. SEMA Hospital, Nauryzbai Batyr 31Official
  15. UK FCDO Kazakhstan safetyOfficial
  16. Wikipedia AlmatyReference
  17. Wikipedia Almaty International Airport airlinesReference
  18. Hostel Almaty, Keremet, 35,000 KZT a monthListings
  19. Glovo AlmatyOfficial
  20. Wolt Almaty food and grocery deliveryOfficial
  21. Arbuz.kz grocery deliveryOfficial
  22. Finratings scooter prices, 14 August 2026News
  23. Almaty fare 120 KZT and monthly pass 9,900 KZT, 8 October 2026Secondary
  24. BNS August 2026 housing prices, published 9 September 2026Secondary
  25. PwC Kazakhstan PIT, reviewed 23 July 2026Professional
  26. PwC Kazakhstan residence, 183 daysProfessional
  27. PwC Kazakhstan corporate income tax 20%Professional
  28. PwC Kazakhstan dividend withholdingProfessional
  29. PwC Kazakhstan VAT 16%, property tax, no stamp taxProfessional
  30. PwC Kazakhstan CFC rulesProfessional
  31. eGov individual property tax scaleOfficial
  32. Kapchagay Reservoir, about 80 km north of AlmatyReference
  33. Neo Nomad Visa B12-1 instructions, gov.kzOfficial
  34. OSM Kok BazarReference
  35. OSM Almaty-2 stationReference
  36. OSM Ascension CathedralReference
  37. OSM Central MosqueReference
  38. OSM Abay OperaReference
  39. OSM Kok-TobeReference
  40. OSM Ile-Alatau National ParkReference
  41. OSM Big Almaty LakeReference
  42. OSM MedeuReference
  43. OSM Sayran bus stationReference
  44. OSM Almaty International AirportReference
  45. OSM National LibraryReference
  46. OSM Main Botanical GardenReference
  47. OSM Almaty Towers, Baizakov 280Reference
  48. OSM Kapchagay ReservoirReference
  49. OSM Nauryzbai Batyr 31Reference
  50. OSM KazGASA, Ryskulbekov 28Reference
  51. Kasteyev National Museum of ArtsOfficial
  52. National Library of the Republic of KazakhstanOfficial
  53. Shymbulak resort siteOfficial
  54. KazpostOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Arbuz.kz, Magnum Go Arbuz.kz delivers groceries and household goods. Wolt also lists grocery shops in Almaty…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers World Class Almaty (Nauryzbai Batyr St), Invictus Fitness not set
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 10% (Flat rate for personal income tax) 15% on annual income above 8,500 MCI, from 2026. Income up to 8,500 MCI is taxed at 10%.
    • Highway Access A2 Highway (East-West), A3 Highway (North to Astana) The airport (ALA) is about 15 km northeast of the centre. Wikivoyage sends the Charyn day…
    • Historic Buildings Hotel Kazakhstan (iconic Soviet modernism skyscraper) Ascension Cathedral, Gogol 40, completed in 1907 and still one of the tallest wooden…
    • Historical Sites Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen surrounds Ascension Cathedral and holds the war memorial…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 65 Mbps (Fiber available up to 500 Mbps via Kazakhtelecom) Ookla has no Almaty-only figure. Its September 2026 Kazakhstan median shows 173.10 Mbps…
    • Language Classes KIMEP University Language Center, InterPress not set
    • Laundry Services Wash and Dry Self-Service (Kabanbay Batyr St) not set
    • Libraries & Study Spots National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Abay Ave) National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan, nlrk.kz. OpenStreetMap places it in the…
    • Local Brewery Line Brew, Baza (Craft beer) not set
    • Local Heritage The 'Golden Man' (Altyn Adam) - national symbol The Tian Shan foothills west of the city are treated as the ancestral home of the domestic…
    • Local Markets Zelyony Bazar (Green Market), Barakholka (massive flea market) Green Bazaar (Kok Bazar), Zenkov 53, Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-19:00. Barakholka, about 5 km…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Almaty-2 Railway Station (Central), Almaty-1 (Long distance) Almaty-2, at the north end of Abylai Khan, is the main station. Trains to Astana via…
    • Museums & Art Venues Kasteyev State Museum of Arts, Central State Museum Kasteyev National Museum of Arts, on Satpayev by Auezov Theater metro. Wikivoyage lists…
    • Music Scene Philharmonic Hall, EverJazz club not set
    • Must-See Landmarks Ascension Cathedral (Zenkov Cathedral), Kok-Tobe Hill Ascension Cathedral (Zenkov Cathedral) in Panfilov Park, Gogol 40, a wooden cathedral…
    • National Parks Nearby Ile-Alatau National Park Ile-Alatau National Park. The Medeu and Shymbulak road climbs into it, and the park…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Big Almaty Lake (BAO), Charyn Canyon (3-hour drive) Big Almaty Lake, at about 2,510 m, is mapped inside Bostandyk District. Bus 28 runs up…
    • Networking Events Digital Almaty Forum (annual), Meetups at Tech Garden (Alatau IT City) SmArt.Point at Baizakov 280 calls itself a coworking space and IT hub, with day access at…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Kazpost, CDEK, DHL Kazpost, at post.kz, is the national postal operator. A parcel tariff was not on the page…
    • Popular International Cuisine Del Papa (Italian), Manga Sushi, Korean House Namo, Sergei Markova 38a, South Indian, updated June 2026. China Town, Mametova 47 at…
    • Population 2,200,000 2,387,900 people on 1 September 2026. The Bureau of National Statistics page for Almaty…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F (European standard) 220 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Tax Yes, calculated based on the state-evaluated value of the property For an individual, the 2026 scale starts at 0.05% of the taxable value up to 2,000,000 KZT…
    • Property Transaction Tax No VAT on residential resale; registration fees are low PwC says there are no stamp taxes in Kazakhstan. A separate land-registry fee was not on…
    • Public Transport Passes Onay Card (100 KZT per ride via card/SMS, 200 KZT cash) A cashless ride on the bus, trolleybus and metro is 120 KZT. The ordinary monthly Onay…
    • Regional Travel Talgo high-speed trains to Astana; Shared taxis (Pyatachok) to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Sayran bus station, Tole Bi 29, is the long-distance hub, including Bishkek (about 5…
    • Religious Sites Central Mosque Almaty, St. Nicholas Cathedral Ascension Cathedral, Gogol 40, in Panfilov Park. The Central Mosque, Pushkin 16, near…
    • SIM Card Beeline or Kcell/Activ; Approx. 4,500 KZT ($10) for 20GB/month. Available at Almaty… Beeline, Kcell/activ and Tele2/Altel sell prepaid SIMs, and you need a passport. Beeline…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Shymbulak Mountain Resort (3,200m), Medeu Skating Rink area Kok-Tobe, reached by cable car from Luganskiy 2 at the east end of Abay. Medeu, the…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb, Booking.com, and MyHome.kz Wikivoyage lists central hotels, including Ibis and Mercure on Abylai Khan. The dollar…
    • Social Events for Expats InterNations Almaty, Almaty Expats Facebook Group not set
    • Street Art Murals on Dostyk Avenue and Kurmangazy Street not set
    • Street Food Stalls Shashlik stalls at Green Bazaar, Qonay (local fast food) Shashlik and other cheap Kazakh counters are the everyday option. Green Bazaar, Zenkov 53…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 850,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 34,000,000 KZT / $75,000) The Bureau does not publish a centre-only price. In August 2026 the Almaty secondary…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 550,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 22,000,000 KZT / $49,000) No separate outskirts average was in the August 2026 Bureau table. At the same citywide…
    • Table Tennis Spots Dostyk Sports Complex not set
    • Tap Water Not recommended for drinking; use filtered or bottled water like 'Tassay' Wikivoyage says municipal water is more or less drinkable but that you should boil it, and…
    • Tax System Residency-based; residents taxed on worldwide income Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Kazakhstan-source…
    • Tech Repair Services Apple City Service, iPoint (Esentai Mall) not set
    • Theater Venues Abay Opera House, Lermontov Russian Drama Theatre Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Kabanbay Batyr 110, metro Almaly. The…
    • Top International Airline Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways Turkish Airlines flies Istanbul, Lufthansa flies Frankfurt and Qatar Airways flies Doha…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Astana, FlyArystan (low-cost) Air Astana and FlyArystan are the airlines based at Almaty (ALA). Air Astana covers the…
    • VAT 12% 16% on taxable sales of goods, works and services, and on imports. The same 16% rate…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Govinda's (Abylai Khan Ave), Green Point (Zhibek Zholy) Namo, Sergei Markova 38a, is a South Indian room Wikivoyage updated in June 2026, with…
    • Wine Bars Arba Wine (Abylai Khan Ave) - local boutique vineyard shop not set
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers YogaDom (Tole Bi St), Eight Elements not set

    Corporate Tax, Dividend Withholding Tax, Tax System, Highest Income Tax Bracket, VAT, Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules, Property Tax, Property Transaction Tax, Best Area to Stay for Tourists, Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads and Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads rewritten (taxsummaries.pwc.com, egov.kz, gov.kz).

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