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Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan

Astana

capital of Kazakhstan

-6°C · this month$1,650/mo1,078,362347 m52 missions from 51 countries
Photo: Денис Гришкин · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Astana

Monthly budget
$1,650/mo
Prices vs USA: 37%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 447.88 KZT
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 2.6
travel.state.gov
Internet access
93%
of people online
Air quality
19.6
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Russian, Kazakh
Emergency
103 · 102 · 112
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+7

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

Temperature °CRain mm
-45°-35°-25°-15°-5°5°15°25°35°45°1°Jan1°Feb22°Mar29°Apr34°May38°Jun40°Jul40°Aug35°Sep25°Oct12°Nov1°Dec
Best months:JuneJulyAugust

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

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife
  • Dark Side

    Prospekt Mangilik Yel. 52а

  • Line Brew

    Kenesary Street 20

  • Winners Pub

    Dinmukhamed Qonayev St 35

  • Harat's Irish Pub

    Zheltoqsan St 2Т

  • Nirvana
  • Bla Bla Bar

    Syganak St 60/5

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Astana · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Kazakhstan

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.