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Arkalyk
City in Kostanay, Kazakhstan
Overview
Arkalyk is a small, remote city in northern Kazakhstan, once an important mining and industrial hub. While its population has declined, the city retains a sense of local charm and offers a unique glimpse into post-Soviet life with broad streets, aging architecture, and close-knit communities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Kazakhstan
Region
Kostanay
Population
28,169
Time Zone
Asia/Almaty
Coordinates
50.25°, 66.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$581
Local Cost
$333
Local Income
$220
Cashless
35
English
15
Temperature
4.8°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-13.2°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-43.4°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
302 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
85 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AYK
Distance
8 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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 55/100.
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