Astana , General info:
5/10

Formerly Tselinograd, later Akmola. Nowadays it is called Astana. Previously Astana was the oblast's center (administrative unit in Kazakhstan). Now it is a capital since 1997. The capital was transferred from Almaty. Since that time Astana is growing fast. It is situated on both sides of Esil river. The right bank is called old town, whilst the left bank is a new administrative center of the new capital.

Astana , Cheap stuff:
5/10

Astana is one the most expenssive cities in Kazakhstan along with Almaty (financial and cultural center), Atyrau (oil and gas capital) and Aktau (sea port on Caspian). Cheap stuff can be found in bazaars and large markets like "Eurasia", "Arman" and etc.

Astana , Food:
4/10

Eating is a problem in Astana though there are lots of cafes and restaurants. Unfortunately, most of them can not be considered to be cheap or good. Usually, food is expenssive and fairly good. A usual lunch for a person might cost starting from 1500 tenge (13 USD). And it is not a good lunch at all.

Astana , Hotels:
5/10

There are many hotels and lots are being built. Astana can boast Intercontinental hotel, Rixos President hotel and a few more 5* hotels. There are also 2-3 hotels with 4* grading. And lots of 2* hotels. But prices usually high inspite of fair service. A single room in 2-3* hotel might cost 40-50 usd. 6* hotels cost from 200 Usd.

Astana , Safety:
5/10

It is quite safe to walk in the downtown in midnight. Though it is highly not advised to walk somewhere in the suburbs. There lots of police cams and police booths all over the city.

Istanbul , General info:
9/10

İstanbuş is the most beautiful city in Europe. You can find a lot of place to visit. Nigthlife is very fast and enjoying. Historical place is coming from ancient ages. The bosphorus is the most chanming ans fabulous place in Europe

Istanbul , Cheap stuff:
10/10

You can find the cheapest stuff in İstanbul

Istanbul , Different stuff:
10/10

You can find the most different and charming stuff in İstanbul

Istanbul , Don't miss:
10/10

You can find a lot of exibitions, don't forget to ask your hotel

Istanbul , Food:
10/10

You can find delicious Turkish meal restaurants and also world cuisine. İstanbul is a gourmet city and you can find various restaurants

Istanbul , Hotels:
10/10

There is a lot of hotels in İstanbul. The cheapest, the most expensive and luxury hotels are found

Istanbul , Safety:
7/10

İstanbul is a metropol and because of this, migration from east to west is very wide. Don't forget to hold your bag.