Makild nomad city guide

Astana, Kazakhstan

Compare Astana, Kazakhstan for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Ishim River
Monthly estimateINR 1,47,800
Studio rentINR 45,000-INR 76,000
Internet75 Mbps
Safety72/100
Air qualityMixed / seasonal (57)
PowerBackup advised (54)
CoworkingLimited work spots (47)
Best seasonJun-Aug
Minimum stay1-3 months

Nomad fit in Astana

Astana is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Left Bank, Expo, Saryarka. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-3 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Ishim River, modern skyline, Burabay weekend trips

Nearby scenic spots and day trips worth checking visually before choosing.

The best timing is usually Jun-Aug. Watch out for dec-mar severe cold when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Astana. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Rougher / dusty (53)
Crime rate
Low (29)
Air quality
Mixed / seasonal (57)
Power reliability
Backup advised (54)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (70)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (47)
Healthcare access
Basic access (45)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (58)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (42)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (45)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (28)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (79)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (47)
Political/civil stability
Mostly predictable (58)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 45,000-INR 76,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 34,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 12,300 / month
Cab estimate
INR 300 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 44,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-14h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Astana, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 250 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 640 / kg
Rice
INR 140 / kg
Milk
INR 160 / litre
Local lunch
INR 370 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 185 / cup

Country context

Country
Kazakhstan
Airport code
TSE
GDP per person estimate
$14,500
City conservatism estimate
58/100

All table data for Astana

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,47,800
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 45,000-INR 76,000 / month
Average rent
INR 60,500
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 125 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-55 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-3 months
Areas to start with
Left Bank, Expo, Saryarka

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 34,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 250, chicken INR 640/kg, rice INR 140/kg, milk INR 160/L
Eggs
INR 250 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 640 / kg
Rice
INR 140 / kg
Milk
INR 160 / litre
Local lunch
INR 370 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 185 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 300 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 11,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,300 / month
Internet speed
75 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
TSE
Flight from Mumbai
INR 44,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-14h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~11.5h one-way
Airport distance
17.1 km from city coordinate
Best season
Jun-Aug
Avoid / bad season
Dec-Mar severe cold
Scenic places
Ishim River, modern skyline, Burabay weekend trips
Scenic description
Nearby scenic spots and day trips worth checking visually before choosing.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,47,800/month, 75 Mbps, 72/100 safety
General safety estimate
72/100
Women safety estimate
67/100
City conservatism estimate
58/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Emerging (53)
Cleanliness
Rougher / dusty (53)
Crime rate
Low (29)
Air quality
Mixed / seasonal (57)
Power reliability
Backup advised (54)
Mobile data / eSIM
Workable mobile data (70)
Coworking / cafe work
Limited work spots (47)
Healthcare access
Basic access (45)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (61)
Airport access
Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (58)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash often needed (42)
Food delivery / convenience
Limited convenience (45)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (28)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (79)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (47)
Political/civil stability
Mostly predictable (58)
City population
345,604
City coordinates
51.1801, 71.44598

Country and source context

Country
Kazakhstan
Country code
KZ
Country cities tracked
32
Country GDP
$330B
GDP per person estimate
$14,500
Country conservatism estimate
58/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
1526273
Search phrase
Astana Kazakhstan Ishim River, modern skyline, Burabay weekend trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Astana
Country Code
KZ
Country
Kazakhstan
Iata
TSE
Rent Low
45000
Rent High
76000
Internet
75
Food Daily
2300
Cab5km
300
Utilities
11000
Wifi
1300
Flight Inr
44000
Flight Time
9-14h one stop
Area
Left Bank, Expo, Saryarka
Size
35-55 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-3 months
Best Season
Jun-Aug
Avoid Season
Dec-Mar severe cold
Safety
72
City Conservative
58
Country Gdp Pc
14500
Country Gdp B
330
Title Name
Astana, Kazakhstan
Scenic
Ishim River, modern skyline, Burabay weekend trips
Scenic Description
Nearby scenic spots and day trips worth checking visually before choosing.
Average Rent
60500
Average Sqm
45
Monthly Estimate
147800
Search Phrase
Astana Kazakhstan Ishim River, modern skyline, Burabay weekend trips
Latitude
51.1801
Longitude
71.44598
Population
345604
Geo Name Id
1526273
Airport Distance Km
17.083776112571183
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Asia/Almaty

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