Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Summary of cost of living in Almaty

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,236,956 KZT
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 683,508 KZT
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Almaty
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 3,448 KZT
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,914 KZT
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,460 KZT
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 797 KZT
12 eggs, large 1,355 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,546 KZT
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,169 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 830 KZT
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 527 KZT
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 1,236 KZT
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 4,194 KZT
2 liters of coca-cola 792 KZT
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 389 KZT
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 570,795 KZT
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 392,683 KZT
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 26,802 KZT
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 351,371 KZT
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 217,876 KZT
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 41,184 KZT
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 4,695 KZT
40” flat screen tv 138,829 KZT
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 38,211 KZT
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 3,607 KZT
Hourly rate for cleaning help 3,444 KZT
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 30,399 KZT
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 27,334 KZT
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 46,691 KZT
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 63,879 KZT
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 7,403,890 KZT
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 219 KZT
Monthly ticket public transport 5,544 KZT
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 3,890 KZT
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 2,792 KZT
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 6,486 KZT
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 7,134 KZT
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 2,445 KZT
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 2,229 KZT
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 2,029 KZT
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,061 KZT
Tube of toothpaste 871 KZT
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 7,586 KZT
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 11,939 KZT
2 tickets to the movies 3,958 KZT
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 20,330 KZT
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 21,289 KZT
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 3,210 KZT
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,281 KZT
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,123 KZT
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 358,256 KZT
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 32 KZT
1 month of gym membership in business district 28,496 KZT
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 539 KZT
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 192 prices entered by 24 different people.
Latest price update: September 21, 2023

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