💧 Tap Water
It’s generally unsafe to drink tap water in Kazakhstan. As you’ve heard “prevention is better than treatment” try bottled water or boil the water before use.
💰 Tipping
While tipping is not mandatory in Kazakhstan but is expected as service charges are included in bills. The price on taxies is fixed, so tipping isn’t customary unless tourists persist.
🈯 Language
Kazakh is the official language in Kazakhstan with more than 5,290,000 speakers. With 6,230,000 people speaking Russian, it’s also the official language of Kazakhstan. English is relatively getting common among the young generation. In fact, the Russian language is the language of communication among all residents of Kazakhstan.
💸 Cash
The tenge (T) is the national currency used in daily life. Credit cards and USD are accepted at restaurants, hotels, shopping malls. ATMs are available everywhere.
👗 Dress
While Kazakhstan follows a rather conservative dress code in working environments, there’s no specific dress code for tourists. Just wear as normal as you can! Don’t forget to pack warm and waterproof clothing with wool socks if you’re heading to Kazakhstan in winter.
🌐 Wi-Fi
Unlimited access to free Wi-Fi is available in most public areas in major cities.
🔒 Banned Websites
Access to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube is banned by several internet providers in Kazakhstan on 9 May 2019.
🔌 Adaptors
Appliances run on 220 voltages. Plug types C and F are used in Kazakhstan. The former has two round pins, and the latter is a two-rounded pin with two earth clips on the side.
👮 Safety
Travelers are almost trouble-free in Kazakhstan, which is safer than in France and Germany. You can go everywhere during the day with no threat exposure. However, avoid taking steps alone at night!