@CTulip
South African expat in Kazakhstan
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South African
Lives in Almaty
Registration: 02 October 2012
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Planning to move to Almaty in the Summer! by UKAndy
Hi, I am from the UK and my wife is Russian, we have 2 young children 2 & 8, where should we be renting an apartment to be close to shops & Schools as well as the expat community and of course remaining safe?. We are currently in Cairo and have ...
I would suggest the best area for you guys is Samal for expat community and access to shops in the city centre. Samal 1,2 & 3 covers a large area close to the mountains also known as Medeu. But the good International schools are mostly located in ... Read More
cost of living by moudgil_rajesh
I am motivating my self to accept a job offer in Almaty. I am being offered USD 3200/- Per month plus residence rental approx USD 2500 for self and family.we are four member family (1+3). Will I be making reasonable living in Almaty at this price . ...
Dear Rajesh I think that you will be able to get a good apartment for $2500, that is about the going rate for an apartment of 120m2. I suggest checking the real estate websites of Almaty to get a better indication of what you will get for that ... Read More
Healthcare in Kazakhstan by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Kazakhstan ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Kazakhstan? Thanks in advance for ...
If you can afford the SOS clinic and membership ... it is the really good, however very expensive. There are various private hospitals than seem to be good, however I have not made use of these facilities and prefer doing check-ups in my own ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Kazakhstan by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Kazakhstan, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
If you love snow skiing then Almaty is the place to be, the ski slopes are only a few minutes from the centre of the city. Some say that this country is more modern and developed than the other Central Asian countries. Although each industry differs ... Read More