Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary of cost of living in Almaty

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,612 (1,354,858 KZT)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,348 (699,223 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 Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
KZT USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 4,203 KZT ($8)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 3,100 KZT ($5.98)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,239 KZT ($2.39)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 797 KZT ($1.54)
12 eggs, large 900 KZT ($1.73)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,153 KZT ($2.22)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,849 KZT ($3.57)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 633 KZT ($1.22)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 320 KZT ($0.62)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 574 KZT ($1.11)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 6,706 KZT ($13)
2 liters of coca-cola 771 KZT ($1.49)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 316 KZT ($0.61)
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Housing Update prices
KZT USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 562,178 KZT ($1,084)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 387,069 KZT ($746)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 28,058 KZT ($54)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 360,118 KZT ($694)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 240,174 KZT ($463)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 17,845 KZT ($34)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 4,211 KZT ($8)
40” flat screen tv 148,736 KZT ($287)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 91,719 KZT ($177)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 8,258 KZT ($16)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 4,146 KZT ($8)
Clothes Update prices
KZT USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 35,509 KZT ($68)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 16,962 KZT ($33)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 43,079 KZT ($83)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 66,649 KZT ($129)
Transportation Update prices
KZT USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 19,214,800 KZT ($37,049)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 253 KZT ($0.49)
Monthly ticket public transport 6,062 KZT ($12)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 3,296 KZT ($6)
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Personal Care Update prices
KZT USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 3,001 KZT ($5.79)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 4,778 KZT ($9)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 9,289 KZT ($18)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,411 KZT ($2.72)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 3,237 KZT ($6)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,798 KZT ($3.47)
4 rolls of toilet paper 755 KZT ($1.46)
Tube of toothpaste 865 KZT ($1.67)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 4,986 KZT ($10)
Entertainment Update prices
KZT USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 11,171 KZT ($22)
2 tickets to the movies 4,538 KZT ($9)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 16,928 KZT ($33)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 25,910 KZT ($50)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 2,572 KZT ($4.96)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,343 KZT ($2.59)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,739 KZT ($3.35)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 376,792 KZT ($727)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 50 KZT ($0.10)
1 month of gym membership in business district 33,613 KZT ($65)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 816 KZT ($1.57)
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 119 prices entered by 12 different people.
Latest price update: June 19, 2025

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