Astana
capital of Kazakhstan
Live & travel in Astana
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: 73%
Embassies & consulates in Astana
52 missions from 51 countries
Embassy 50
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Astana
- Line BrewMid-range
Kenesary 20
- TurfanMid-range
Azerbaijan Mambetov 10 (was Alikhan Bokeikhan St)
- SattjSplurge
32 Kabanbay Batyr
- RafeBudget
5 Zhengis Ave
- SaksaulMid-range
Northern Lights, Dostyq St 5
- Cafe ShymkentBudget
General Sabyr Raqymov
- MelnitsaBudget
Turan 31
- Ali BabasMid-range
3 Bukeikhan St
- SundukMid-range
Sauran Street 14/2
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Astana · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Astana?
The travel guide to Astana lists Line Brew, Turfan, Sattj, Rafe, and Saksaul.
Is Astana 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 Astana?
Roughly $1,650 per month for a remote worker, based on Kazakhstan price levels (37% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Astana in November?
In November Astana averages a high of 12°C, a low of -38°C and about 34 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Astana?
52 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), Belarus (Embassy), Belgium (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), and Bulgaria (Embassy).
Cities in Kazakhstan
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.