Almaty - Post Report Question and Answers
Can you save money?
For USG personnel, the differential pay is very high - in fact some would say too high (those people in Astana). So it is difficult to save money, but it is not impossible. Don't eat out at nice restaurants, don't travel outside the country and shop at local markets and you can save money. - Aug 2015
No. People spend it all skiing, vacationing in Thailand, and buying carpets. - Feb 2013
It's tough, but possible. - May 2012
Yes, if you dont' go out to eat or travel too much/far. Flights out cost a minimum of $400, even to Astana, the capital. You can get to Delhi for about $500. - Mar 2010
Absolutely not. - Mar 2008
