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Atyrau, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
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Nomad Score:
49%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
71%
Weight: 150
Generally affordable compared to Western standards, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
68%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are moderate but can be higher in central areas; options are limited.
🍎 Food & Groceries
75%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer affordable fresh produce; imported goods are pricier.
🚌 Transportation Cost
80%
Weight: 20
Public transport is inexpensive; taxis and ride-sharing are affordable.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60%
Weight: 15
Limited variety of entertainment options; prices are reasonable but choices are few.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but not widespread; membership fees are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Kazakhstani tenge has moderate volatility influenced by oil prices and regional factors.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
67%
Weight: 100
Average broadband speeds around 30-50 Mbps; stable but not top-tier.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
32%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small offices or cafes.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
55%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
30%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; seating and power outlets limited.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
15%
Weight: 100
Not a popular destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
80%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with reasonable data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
60%
Weight: 30
Generally balanced lifestyle but limited leisure options.
🌳 Environmental Quality
40%
Weight: 15
Industrial activity affects air and water quality negatively.
🧼 Cleanliness
50%
Weight: 10
City is moderately clean but some areas show neglect.
🗨️ Language Barrier
35%
Weight: 30
Kazakh and Russian are predominant; English is rarely spoken.
💨 Air Quality
38%
Weight: 15
Air pollution is a concern due to oil industry and traffic.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
50%
Weight: 25
Basic amenities for families; limited international schools.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
70%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
52%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions may require travel to larger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
30%
Weight: 80
Harsh continental climate with cold winters and hot summers; limited precipitation.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or floods.
🏞️ Green Spaces
45%
Weight: 10
Few parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
60%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in newer buildings but not universal.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
70%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons with cold winters and warm summers.
🔊 Noise Pollution
55%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels; industrial areas noisier.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
55%
Weight: 20
Rich Kazakh culture with Russian influences; limited international cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
30%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is limited with few bars and clubs.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural areas exist but not easily accessible from city center.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
40%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities mainly for Russian and Kazakh.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
45%
Weight: 10
Limited tourist infrastructure; some cultural tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
40%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Traditional Kazakh and Russian cuisine dominate; few international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
25%
Weight: 10
Very limited yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
50%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
45%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce is available but processed foods are common.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60%
Weight: 20
UTC+5; moderately favorable for Europe and Asia but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
20%
Weight: 25
Very limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market is limited; most remote jobs come from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
25%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and not well organized.
🏢 Coworking Quality
28%
Weight: 30
Few coworking spaces exist; facilities are basic.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
30%
Weight: 15
Emerging but very small startup ecosystem.
💳 Local Payment Services
55%
Weight: 10
Basic banking and payment services available; limited fintech innovation.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but regulatory environment is cautious.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
50%
Weight: 30
Atyrau airport connects mainly to regional hubs; limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
45%
Weight: 20
Bus services available but limited routes and schedules.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable but suburbs require transport.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
55%
Weight: 15
Ride-sharing apps operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
30%
Weight: 10
Few cycling lanes; not a common mode of transport.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
50%
Weight: 15
Bus and train services connect to other cities but are infrequent.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
10%
Weight: 10
No widespread scooter or bike rental services.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPN services work reliably with minimal restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
60%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival for some nationalities; e-visa available but process can be bureaucratic.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech with government oversight.
🏛️ Political Stability
60%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political tensions.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
45%
Weight: 15
Requires local residency documents; process can be slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
50%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic but possible; some support for startups.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa program available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Not well set up for digital nomads; limited infrastructure and community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for nomads in Atyrau.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
70%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Conservative cultural norms; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
50%
Weight: 50
Moderate tolerance; some ethnic tensions exist.