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.

Reno , General info:
10/10

Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, USA. It is the fourth-largest city in Nevada. Reno has a population of approximately 700,000 people. Reno lies 26 miles (42 km) north of the Nevada state capital, Carson City, and 22 miles (35 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe in a Shrub-steppe.

Reno , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Parcels in periphery of Reno are pretty cheap and they have good and fast connections with city. You can find really cheap hotels.

Reno , Different stuff:
8/10

City has extensive sports and recreation centre including both seasonal and year-round.

Reno , Don't miss:
10/10

Reno is city with a lot of casinos, so do not miss one of them.

Reno , Food:
10/10

Bertha Miranda's Mexican Restaurant, Rapscallion Seafood House, Claim Jumper Restaurant, Silver Peak Restaurant...

Reno , Hotels:
10/10

Peppermill Hotel Casino, Siena Hotel Spa & Casino, Eldorado Hotel, Harrah's Reno Hotel…

Reno , Safety:
8/10

This city is not known as city of crime but crime is present in Reno a little.