Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Country

Kazakhstan

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About Almaty, Kazakhstan

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$430

Family of 4 / mo

$1,094

Avg salary (after tax)

$669

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and is known for its beautiful mountains and green parks. Once the capital of the country, it is now a vibrant cultural and economic hub. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Tian Shan mountains, which surround the city.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $125.73
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $93.75
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $44.67
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $95.58

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.02
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $651.85

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.96
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.53
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.47
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.5
CappuccinoUSD $2.56

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.81
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $44.04
Fast Food ComboUSD $6.02

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $9.72
Apples (1 kg)USD $1.59
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.08
Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.19
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.11
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.69
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.43
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.35
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.63
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $8.81
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1.76
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.22
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.37
Dozen EggsUSD $1.78
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.13
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.81
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.38

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $174.59
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $617.66
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $400.44
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,072
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $742.58
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $113.04

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $58.69
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $20.55
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.43
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $271.98
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $8,203

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.94
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.47
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $21,937
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $4.84
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $20.55
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $27,906
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.24

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $15.45
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $65.54