Almaty
largest city of Kazakhstan
Live & travel in Almaty
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 Almaty
18 missions from 17 countries
Embassy 5
Consulate General 10
Consulate 2
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Almaty
- Alasha
Ostpanova 20
- Basilic
Shevchenko 127
- China Town
Mametova 47
- Mamma Mia
Panfilov 109
- Tandoor
Tole Bi 102
- Tyubeteika
Satpaeva 32
- Namo
Sergei Markova 38a
- MiMi
Zenkov street, 70
- Crudo Steakhouse
Abaya 17
- Namaste
Gogol 155
- Restaurant Princess
Tolebayeva 53
- Tarih
Abylai Khan 104
- Barmaglot Bar
Satpaev 3
- WL13Bar
Bogenbai Batyr Street 102
- Fuller's Pub Pheasant Feather
Dostyk Ave 116
- Yard House Pub
2, Samal-1 Microdistrict
- The Shakespeare Pub
40 Dostyk avenue
- Harat`s Pub
121 Makatayev Street
- Harat`s Irish Pub
110 Panfilov Street
- Напитки: The Bar
555A Seifullin Ave
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Almaty · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Almaty?
The travel guide to Almaty lists Alasha, Basilic, China Town, Mamma Mia, and Tandoor.
Is Almaty 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 Almaty?
Roughly $1,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Kazakhstan price levels (37% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Almaty in November?
In November Almaty averages a high of 14°C, a low of -28°C and about 39 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Almaty?
18 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), Hungary (Embassy), Hungary (Consulate General), India (Embassy), and Kyrgyzstan (Embassy).
Cities in Kazakhstan
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.