Aktau
city in western Kazakhstan
Live & travel in Aktau
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Aug 17, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 67%
Embassies & consulates in Aktau
6 missions from 4 countries
Where to eat in Aktau
- Gk Tri Del'fina or Three Dolpins
- Restaurant Viva Aktau
- Bukowski Gril' Bar
2 microdistrict building 66
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Aktau · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Aktau?
The travel guide to Aktau lists Pinta Bar & Grill and Coffee and People.
Is Aktau safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Kazakhstan at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.6 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Aktau?
Roughly $1,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Kazakhstan price levels (37% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Aktau in November?
In November Aktau averages a high of 21°C, a low of -9°C and about 17 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Aktau?
6 diplomatic missions, including Azerbaijan (Consulate General), Iran (Embassy), Türkiye (Consulate General), Türkiye (Embassy), Turkmenistan (Embassy), and Turkmenistan (Consulate General).
Cities in Kazakhstan
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.