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Shar
City in East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
Overview
Shar is a small, tranquil town in East Kazakhstan, known for its railway history and as a gateway to Kazakh rural landscapes. With a tight-knit community and slow-paced life, Shar offers an authentic glimpse into provincial Kazakhstan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
East Kazakhstan
Population
8,156
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
49.59°, 81.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$672
Local Cost
$360
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
4.3°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-13.9°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-46.6°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
332 mm
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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