Median monthly budget · single · city center
$1,241/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$1,621
Family of 4
$3,300
Median local salary (after tax)$813/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Almaty$756$491$1,358Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$1.57
Bread (loaf)$0.76
Eggs (12)$2.16
Rice (1kg)$1.74
Chicken (1kg)$5.62
Apples (1kg)$1.85
Tomatoes (1kg)$2.07
Potatoes (1kg)$0.75
Water (1.5L)$0.93
Wine (mid-range)$8.43
Beer (0.5L store)$1.02
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$12
Mid-range dinner for 2$44
Cappuccino$2.85
Beer (draught)$1.90
Coke (0.33L)$1.17
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$21
Single ride$0.25
Gasoline (1L)$0.57
Kazakhstan vs. the neighbors
🇰🇿Kazakhstan(this country)
$1,241/mo🇻🇳Vietnam
$1,183/mo🇺🇿Uzbekistan
$1,484/mo🇮🇳India
$938/mo🇦🇲Armenia
$1,659/mo🇬🇪Georgia
$1,672/moFrequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Kazakhstan?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $1,241/month including rent. Almaty is the cheapest at $1,241/mo.
What is the average rent in Kazakhstan?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $756/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Kazakhstan?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $813, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.