🇰🇿 Nur-Sultan,
Kazakhstan
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ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Nur-Sultan (Astana), Akmola Region, Kazakhstan |
| 👥 Population | 1,350,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Average 65 Mbps (Fiber) / 4G widely available |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT); 1 USD ≈ 450 KZT |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Not recommended for drinking; use bottled or filtered water (approx. 250 KZT per 1.5L) |
| 🔌 Power | 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F (European standard) |
| 📶 SIM Card | Beeline or Kcell; roughly 4,500 KZT ($10) for 20GB monthly plan |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | Kaspi.kz (highly recommended for the app), Halyk Bank |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Modern high-rise apartments via Krisha.kz or Airbnb |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Highly cashless; Kaspi QR and Apple Pay accepted almost everywhere |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb, Krisha.kz (local site), Booking.com |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Hostel Nomad 24 (approx. 5,000 KZT/night) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Left Bank (Yesil District) near Bayterek Tower |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Left Bank near Abu Dhabi Plaza or Highvill Astana complex |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | Astana Hub (EXPO grounds) - approx. 40,000 KZT/month; Multispace (Level 3, Dostyk St) |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Ministry of Coffee (Kunaev St) - High-speed Wi-Fi and power outlets |
| 💼 Networking Events | Digital Bridge Forum (annual); Astana Hub community meetups |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | InterNations Astana; 'Astana Expats' Facebook Group |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | Yandex Go (standard city ride approx. 1,000 - 2,000 KZT) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Jet or Whoosh Scooters (via app); Astana Bike (seasonal) |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Central City Beach on Ishim River (mostly for sunbathing) |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | Qazaq Air / FlyArystan (low-cost) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Air Astana |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | P-4 Highway (to Burabay), M-36 (to Karaganda) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Nur-Sultan-Nurly Zhol (New Station) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | Astra Plat card (90 KZT per ride via bus) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Talgo high-speed trains to Almaty (approx. 15,000 KZT) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | National Scientific Cardiac Surgery Center; Presidential Hospital |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Yoga Pura (Kunaev St 12); Soul Yoga |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Winox Fitness (approx. 45,000 KZT/month); Invictus Fitness |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Stirka.kz (Self-service and pickup options available) |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | Glovo, Wolt, ChocoFood |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Beshbarmak (boiled meat and noodles), Baursak (fried dough) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Koktem (Water-Green Boulevard); Green Kitchen |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | La Crème (Dostyk St); Crepe Cafe |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Artem Market (Old town bazar); Magnum Supermarkets |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Kaspi Store (the 'Amazon' of Kazakhstan); Wildberries |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Arbuz.kz; Airba Fresh |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Kabanbay Batyr Ave area; The Shoreditch |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Line Brew (classic Kazakh premium beer Brand) |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Vinoteka (Dostyk St); Wine Cafe by Provino |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Doner spots near Eurasian National University; Keruen Mall food court |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Zheka's Ice (Doners/Burgers); Focaccia (Italian) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center (world's largest tent) |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | ALZHIR Memorial Complex (30km outside city) |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Hazret Sultan Mosque (one of the largest in Central Asia) |
| 🎉 Annual Events | City Day (July 6th); Nauryz (March 21-23) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Water-Green Boulevard (Nurzhol Boulevard) |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Astana Opera (World-class architecture and performances) |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Artem Bazar (Fresh produce, spices, local textiles) |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Qazaq Concert Hall; various jazz nights at The Bus Music Venue |
| 🎨 Street Art | Urban art murals in the 'Old Town' (Right Bank) residential blocks |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Studio 'Culinary Academy' (periodic workshops on Kazakh cuisine) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Has Sanat Art Gallery |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Ak Orda Presidential Palace |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Golden Eagle and Sun (National Flag motifs) |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Burabay National Park (Borovoe) - 2.5 hours drive |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve (UNESCO site, known for flamingos) |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Astana Botanical Garden; Central Park path |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Bayterek Tower Observation Deck (approx. 2,000 KZT entry) |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Taldykol Lakes (edge of the city) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Designated picnic zones in Burabay National Park only |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | KazPost; CDEK (for international shipping to Russia/CIS) |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | IT-Support.kz; iSupport (Apple products) |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Daulet Sport Complex |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Bonas MacFarlane (English/Russian); Kazakh Language courses at Nazarbayev University |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | National Academic Library of Kazakhstan |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Bolashak Association spaces |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | Cyber Arena (Turan Ave) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | Prohibited in city; located in Shchuchinsk/Borovoe zone |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 650,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 26,000,000 KZT / ~$57,000) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 400,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 16,000,000 KZT / ~$35,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 600,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 36,000,000 KZT / ~$80,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 380,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 60 m² = 22,800,000 KZT / ~$50,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 550,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 44,000,000 KZT / ~$97,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 350,000 KZT per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 28,000,000 KZT / ~$62,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 20% (Standard); 0% for Astana Hub members |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 15% (can be reduced to 5% via tax treaties) |
| 🏦 Tax System | Residency based on 183 days rule; flat tax for individuals |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 10% (Flat Rate Personal Income Tax) |
| 🧾 VAT | 12% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | Yes, applicable to residents with interests in low-tax jurisdictions |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Yes, calculated based on the value determined by the tax authority (very low) |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | Not a percentage-based tax, but state duties for registration apply |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Neo Nomad Visa (expected 2024-2026 rollout) targeting remote workers |
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