Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary of cost of living in Almaty

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,328,879 KZT
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 672,923 KZT
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Almaty
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 4,203 KZT
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 3,100 KZT
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,239 KZT
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 797 KZT
12 eggs, large 900 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,153 KZT
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,849 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 633 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 320 KZT
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 574 KZT
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 6,706 KZT
2 liters of coca-cola 771 KZT
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 316 KZT
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 518,399 KZT
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 378,056 KZT
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 28,058 KZT
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 360,118 KZT
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 240,174 KZT
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 17,845 KZT
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 4,211 KZT
40” flat screen tv 148,736 KZT
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 91,719 KZT
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 8,258 KZT
Hourly rate for cleaning help 4,146 KZT
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 35,509 KZT
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 16,962 KZT
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 43,079 KZT
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 66,649 KZT
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 19,214,800 KZT
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 253 KZT
Monthly ticket public transport 6,062 KZT
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 3,409 KZT
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 3,001 KZT
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 4,778 KZT
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 9,289 KZT
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,411 KZT
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 3,237 KZT
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,798 KZT
4 rolls of toilet paper 755 KZT
Tube of toothpaste 865 KZT
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 4,986 KZT
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 11,171 KZT
2 tickets to the movies 4,538 KZT
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 16,928 KZT
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 25,910 KZT
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 2,572 KZT
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,343 KZT
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,739 KZT
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 376,792 KZT
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 50 KZT
1 month of gym membership in business district 33,613 KZT
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 816 KZT
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 152 prices entered by 19 different people.
Latest price update: February 17, 2025

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