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Balykshi
City in Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Overview
Balykshi is a modest town near Atyrau, Kazakhstan, known for its close ties to the oil and gas industries and its proximity to the Ural River. Its local markets and residential quarters offer an authentic taste of daily Kazakh life, away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Atyrau
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
47.07°, 51.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$737
Local Cost
$410
Local Income
$300
Cashless
45
English
15
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
-5.7°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-32.4°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
195 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GUW
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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