Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 33% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Astana | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,146 KZT | 4,203 KZT | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,240 KZT | 3,100 KZT | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050 KZT | 1,239 KZT | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 KZT | 797 KZT | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 841 KZT | 900 KZT | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 946 KZT | 1,153 KZT | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 KZT | 1,849 KZT | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 KZT | 633 KZT | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT | 320 KZT | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 304 KZT | 574 KZT | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,114 KZT | 6,706 KZT | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 576 KZT | 771 KZT | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234 KZT | 316 KZT | - 26% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 34% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 317,250 KZT | 518,399 KZT | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,201 KZT | 378,056 KZT | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,124 KZT | 28,058 KZT | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 182,733 KZT | 360,118 KZT | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 152,209 KZT | 240,174 KZT | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,655 KZT | 17,845 KZT | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT | 4,211 KZT | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 131,573 KZT | 148,736 KZT | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 39,836 KZT | 91,719 KZT | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT | 8,258 KZT | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,613 KZT | 4,146 KZT | + 35% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is about the same as in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT | 35,509 KZT | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT | 16,962 KZT | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT | 43,079 KZT | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT | 66,649 KZT | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 28% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,152,790 KZT | 19,214,800 KZT | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 KZT | 253 KZT | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,283 KZT | 6,062 KZT | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,384 KZT | 3,409 KZT | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 51% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Astana | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,227 KZT | 3,001 KZT | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,147 KZT | 4,778 KZT | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,314 KZT | 9,289 KZT | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,411 KZT | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,136 KZT | 3,237 KZT | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,229 KZT | 1,798 KZT | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 566 KZT | 755 KZT | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT | 865 KZT | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT | 4,986 KZT | - 30% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 39% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Astana | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT | 11,171 KZT | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT | 4,538 KZT | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,988 KZT | 16,928 KZT | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,065 KZT | 25,910 KZT | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT | 2,572 KZT | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT | 1,343 KZT | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT | 1,739 KZT | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 219,102 KZT | 376,792 KZT | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 14 KZT | 50 KZT | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,049 KZT | 33,613 KZT | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 584 KZT | 816 KZT | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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