Cost of living in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 29% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 25% 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 | 3,773 KZT | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,240 KZT | 2,807 KZT | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,050 KZT | 1,330 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 KZT | 703 KZT | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 841 KZT | 873 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 946 KZT | 1,410 KZT | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,294 KZT | 1,864 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 565 KZT | 722 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176 KZT | 292 KZT | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 304 KZT | 439 KZT | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,114 KZT | 4,013 KZT | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 576 KZT | 680 KZT | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 234 KZT | 191 KZT | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 36% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Astana | Almaty | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 317,250 KZT | 493,444 KZT | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,201 KZT | 350,096 KZT | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,124 KZT | 29,715 KZT | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 182,733 KZT | 339,496 KZT | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 130,240 KZT | 242,235 KZT | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,655 KZT | 18,115 KZT | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,600 KZT | 3,864 KZT | + 19% | |
| 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 | 167,973 KZT | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,002 KZT | 9,303 KZT | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,214 KZT | 4,146 KZT | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 17% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Astana | Almaty | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,167 KZT | 21,072 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,130 KZT | 15,479 KZT | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,253 KZT | 43,482 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,393 KZT | 66,649 KZT | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 25% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Astana | Almaty | Diff | ||
| 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 | 209 KZT | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,283 KZT | 5,035 KZT | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,255 KZT | 3,462 KZT | - 35% | |
| 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 | 3,536 KZT | - 65% | |
| 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 | 1,801 KZT | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 566 KZT | 724 KZT | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 KZT | 862 KZT | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,504 KZT | 4,638 KZT | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Astana (Kazakhstan) is 35% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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| Astana | Almaty | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,690 KZT | 9,788 KZT | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,818 KZT | 4,082 KZT | - 31% | |
| 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 | 23,233 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,261 KZT | 2,572 KZT | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 999 KZT | 1,375 KZT | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 805 KZT | 1,492 KZT | - 46% | |
| 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 | 32,192 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 584 KZT | 727 KZT | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 243 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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