Almaty is the southern capital of Kazakhstan. This is the cultural, economic, scientific and educational center of the republic. It is not surprising that many Kazakhstanis dream of living in the largest metropolis of the country. After all, there are more prospects and opportunities than in small provincial towns.
Instruction manual
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Before leaving your place of residence and going to Almaty, carefully consider your decision, weigh the pros and cons. The easiest way to get comfortable in the southern capital of Kazakhstan is for young active people with higher education and work experience who have not yet managed to start a family and children.
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Before packing your bags and buying a train ticket, check your documents. When in your hometown, it will be easier to change your expired ID, passport or driver’s license. Do not forget to bring a diploma of higher or secondary education, a work book. Make a resume, and before leaving, ask the boss at work to write a letter of recommendation for you.
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Almaty residents are friendly, open people. They really like to chat on the forums and make new friends. Therefore, do not be lazy, look at city forums, chat with local residents. Who else but they will be able to answer your questions regarding life in Almaty.
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Think about what things you will take with you to a strange city. It is better to take with you only the most necessary things - what will fit in an average travel bag. Everything else can be taken away when you are already settled in a new place or ask relatives to send you.
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One of the main issues that you need to solve when moving to Almaty is housing. It’s good if you have relatives or friends who are ready to shelter you for a while. Or even better - you have enough money to buy your own square meters. If not, save up funds in advance so that they have enough to pay for the rent for several months. It is worth noting that rental housing here is very expensive. For example, a bed in a comfortable apartment per month will cost you from 15 to 50 thousand tenge, depending on the area of ​​the city and living conditions. And for renting a one-room apartment, they ask at least 60 thousand tenge and pay for utilities.
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In the search for housing in Almaty there is another nuance. It is very difficult to find landlords here without intermediaries. Advertisers in newspapers and information on special sites are most often placed by realtors. And they take at least a third of the amount from what you pay the landlord for their work.
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How to find housing without intermediaries? Sign up for one of the city's online forums. In a special topic, leave a message that you want to rent a room or apartment. Make a note: "Realtors do not disturb." Perhaps your ad will be noticed by the landlord. Also take a trip to the Green Bazaar area. At the intersection of M. Makatayev and D. Kunayev streets there is a place known in the city as "Piglet". Here, in addition to realtors, you can meet the owners of housing themselves, looking for tenants. In addition, you can walk around the yards and ask your grandmothers at the porches if any of their neighbors are renting a room or an apartment. Often, pensioners themselves let boys and girls go to their billets.
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The second important task when moving is employment. In principle, finding a job in Almaty is not difficult. Especially if you have a university degree and at least 3-5 years of experience. In addition, some directors of small companies are not averse to accepting newcomers to their team. In their opinion, such an employee will be more able-bodied than the native Almaty.
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Almost every print publication in Almaty has its own website. Therefore, it’s cheaper to view job ads on the Internet. In addition, in different parts of the city you can find free wi-fi. In the southern capital there are also many specialized sites with various job offers. And there are also recruiting agencies ready to employ you in a short time.
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If you want to work in a large national company, banking system, trade sector or in government bodies, you will need an Almaty registration. If you have relatives or acquaintances, you may be asked to register you in their living space. Otherwise, you can register for money by calling a newspaper ad or contacting a real estate company. Average prices for registration in Almaty: for half a year 70 thousand tenge, 150 thousand for a year. When giving money, pay attention to such a nuance - in the southern capital there is a housing norm, according to which at least 15 square meters are set for each person registered on the living space.
Useful advice
If you are determined to move to Almaty - act. Do not be afraid of the difficulties that may await you. The southern capital is not a city for weak people. But with a strong spirit, active, hardworking, all doors are open here.
