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Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$727
Retiree Score
50.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
2 facilities

Living in Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan means dealing with a power station that dumps ash into a nearby lake and produces over 40% of the country's electricity. The town is home to the world's tallest chimney, standing at a staggering 419.7 meters, as well as the highest transmission voltage in the world at 1,150 kVAC. While the power station's operations are an impressive feat of engineering, the environmental impact and bureaucracy surrounding the facility are persistent headaches for residents. This coal-fueled city is best suited for those unfazed by industrial grit and a heavy regulatory burden.

Can I afford Ekibastuz?

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Ekibastuz

You could save

2,273/mo

Savings Rate76%

Monthly Costs

Rent $172
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$555

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
76/100
Retiree Score
(i)
50/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
48/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Kazakhstan Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
2
Healthcare
60
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$10
Meal (Mid-range) $94
Cappuccino $1
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $60
Mobile Plan (mo) $10
Gym (mo) *$13
Cinema Ticket $6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $103
1BR Outside (mo) *$197
3BR Center (mo) $191
3BR Outside (mo) *$367

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
low
Expat Community
small
Top Neighborhoods
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Best For
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
340 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Ekibastuz has a population of approximately 132,546 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $430 per month in Ekibastuz, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $172/month.

The nearest airport to Ekibastuz is PWQ, approximately 111km away.

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