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Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.
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Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Almaty is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.
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Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.
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English: It will not be easy to communicate in Almaty directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.
- Safety: In general, the situation is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
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Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.
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Education: The level of secondary and higher education in Almaty can be described as very high.
- Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Almaty has very low salaries as low as $650 a month.
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LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Almaty are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.
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Nightlife: The nightlife in Almaty is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.
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Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots in Almaty.
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Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Almaty is extremely difficult.
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Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.
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Level of happiness: The level of happiness and life satisfaction among the local population is quite average.
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Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.
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Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.
- Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1200.
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Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.
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Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.
- Internet: The Internet speed in Almaty is fine.
