Astana (Nur Sultan), Kazakhstan

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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· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $106.65
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $110.15
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $55.78
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $108.05

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.02
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $729.2

Food - Beverages

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

Food - Dining

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

Food - Grocery

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

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $93.25
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $465.41
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $319.02
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $943.11
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $602.81
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $124.49

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $50.48
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $22.15
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.57
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $260.11
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $7,196

Transportation

Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $20.55
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $30,049
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $20,550
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $4.41
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.71
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.76
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.26

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