Makild nomad city guide

Shymkent, Kazakhstan

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

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Shymkent, Kazakhstan: Mountains — Mountains

Monthly estimateINR 1,03,600

Studio rentINR 25,000-INR 55,000

Internet55 Mbps

Safety62/100

Air qualityPolluted periods (52)

PowerBackup advised (52)

CoworkingSparse work scene (41)

Best seasonApr-Jun, Sep-Oct

Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Shymkent

Shymkent 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 Center, Nursat. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-60 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Mountains, lakes, hiking day trips

Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.

The best timing is usually Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Watch out for jul-aug heat when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

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

Cleanliness: Rougher / dusty (46)
Crime rate: Moderate (39)
Air quality: Polluted periods (52)
Power reliability: Backup advised (52)
Mobile data / eSIM: Workable mobile data (61)
Coworking / cafe work: Sparse work scene (41)
Healthcare access: Basic access (42)
English usability: Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (60)
Airport access: Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (50)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash often needed (44)
Food delivery / convenience: Limited convenience (43)
Social / nomad community: Sparse community (31)
Noise comfort: Generally calm (83)
Tap water / water quality: Bottled safer (46)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (54)

Cost breakdown

Rent range: INR 25,000-INR 55,000 / month
Food estimate/person: INR 25,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi: INR 8,200 / month
Cab estimate: INR 220 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai: INR 45,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop

Common food prices

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

Eggs: INR 190 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 480 / kg
Rice: INR 100 / kg
Milk: INR 120 / litre
Local lunch: INR 270 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 135 / cup

Country context

Country: Kazakhstan
Airport code: CIT
GDP per person estimate: $14,500
City conservatism estimate: 62/100

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Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person: INR 1,03,600
Studio/1BHK rent range: INR 25,000-INR 55,000 / month
Average rent: INR 40,000
Rent per sq ft/month: INR 77 / sq ft
Apartment size: 35-60 sqm
Average apartment size: 48 sqm / 517 sq ft
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum contract: 1-6 months
Areas to start with: Center, Nursat

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person: INR 25,500
Common food basket: Eggs INR 190, chicken INR 480/kg, rice INR 100/kg, milk INR 120/L
Eggs: INR 190 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 480 / kg
Rice: INR 100 / kg
Milk: INR 120 / litre
Local lunch: INR 270 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 135 / cup
Cab estimate: INR 220 per 5 km
Utilities: INR 7,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi: INR 1,200 / month
Internet speed: 55 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code: CIT
Flight from Mumbai: INR 45,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop
Flight duration estimate: ~12h one-way
Airport distance: 11.9 km from city coordinate
Best season: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid / bad season: Jul-Aug heat
Scenic places: Mountains, lakes, hiking day trips
Scenic description: Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs: INR 1,03,600/month, 55 Mbps, 62/100 safety
General safety estimate: 62/100
Women safety estimate: 62/100
City conservatism estimate: 62/100
Beach access: No
Development estimate: Emerging (49)
Cleanliness: Rougher / dusty (46)
Crime rate: Moderate (39)
Air quality: Polluted periods (52)
Power reliability: Backup advised (52)
Mobile data / eSIM: Workable mobile data (61)
Coworking / cafe work: Sparse work scene (41)
Healthcare access: Basic access (42)
English usability: Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit: Manageable (60)
Airport access: Good airport access (79)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (50)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash often needed (44)
Food delivery / convenience: Limited convenience (43)
Social / nomad community: Sparse community (31)
Noise comfort: Generally calm (83)
Tap water / water quality: Bottled safer (46)
Political/civil stability: Disruption risk (54)
City population: 1,200,000
City coordinates: 42.30988, 69.60042

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: 62/100 city signal
Women per 100 men: Estimate pending
GeoNames ID: 1518980
Search phrase: Shymkent Kazakhstan Mountains, lakes, hiking day 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: Shymkent
Country Code: KZ
Country: Kazakhstan
Iata: CIT
Rent Low: 25000
Rent High: 55000
Internet: 55
Food Daily: 1700
Cab5km: 220
Utilities: 7000
Wifi: 1200
Flight Inr: 45000
Flight Time: 9-15h one stop
Area: Center, Nursat
Size: 35-60 sqm
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum: 1-6 months
Best Season: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Avoid Season: Jul-Aug heat
Safety: 62
City Conservative: 62
Country Gdp Pc: 14500
Country Gdp B: 330
Title Name: Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Scenic: Mountains, lakes, hiking day trips
Scenic Description: Mountain and nature access for hikes, viewpoints, and weekend escapes.
Average Rent: 40000
Average Sqm: 48
Monthly Estimate: 103600
Search Phrase: Shymkent Kazakhstan Mountains, lakes, hiking day trips
Latitude: 42.30988
Longitude: 69.60042
Population: 1200000
Geo Name Id: 1518980
Airport Distance Km: 11.949214585408749
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

Shymkent images

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