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    Kazakhstan

    Kazakhstan at a glance

    Capital city

    Astana

    Population

    20.6 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,100/month (Market Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 23/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.99/5 — rank 59/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Kazakh, Russian

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    People & culture

    In the capital, Astana, and the cultural hub of Almaty, life feels vibrant and increasingly international. The local culture is rooted in deep hospitality, where sharing a meal is a sacred tradition.