Astana Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan — cost of living
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Astana Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan

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About Astana Nur Sultan, Kazakhstan

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$399
Family of 4 / mo
$1,015
Avg salary (after tax)
$748

Astana, now known as Nur-Sultan, is the capital city of Kazakhstan . It is a modern city with stunning architecture and a unique blend of cultures. Located in the northern part of the country, Nur-Sultan became the capital in 1997, taking over from Almaty.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Astana

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $55.78
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $106.66
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $108.06
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $110.16

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)12%
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $729.23

Food - Beverages

  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.47
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.26
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.06
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.18
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.7

Food - Dining

  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $32.29
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $5.88
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.81

Food - Grocery

  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.75
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.6
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.01
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $0.98
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.56
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.99
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $8.43
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.72
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $4.99
  • Dozen EggsUSD $1.88
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.11
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $9.55
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1.76
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $8.81
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.13
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.49
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.37

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $93.25
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $465.43
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $319.03
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $943.15
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $602.84
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $124.49

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $50.48
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $260.12
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $22.15
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $7,196
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.57

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $4.41
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $20,551
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $30,050
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.76
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.71
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.26
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $20.55

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $15.4
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $60.38

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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