Cost of Living in Almaty
Prices in Almaty (First-Level Administrative Unit in Kazakhstan)
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Almaty - 144 contributors in the past 12 months
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₸6,444.94 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₸20,823.81 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₸3,941.18 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₸1,311.11 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₸1,623.75 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₸1,491.30 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₸622.84 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₸393.53 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₸765.76 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₸364.48 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₸418.52 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₸1,090.32 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₸2,537.76 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₸1,358.25 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₸2,194.40 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₸374.57 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₸475.11 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₸603.14 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₸569.07 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₸157.46 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₸116.84 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₸736.90 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₸461.54 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₸4,916.92 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₸560.22 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₸1,094.57 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | ₸1,145.29 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | ₸121.60 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | ₸9,005.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₸675.62 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₸512.67 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₸4,465.78 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₸312.22 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₸11,850,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₸14,124,375.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₸40,664.40 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₸4,853.75 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₸8,096.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₸31,715.69 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₸12,333.33 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₸2,886.67 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₸198,938.93 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₸5,460,833.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₸41,590.91 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₸21,824.45 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₸63,231.25 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₸60,000.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₸355,428.57 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₸225,111.11 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₸640,937.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₸414,600.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₸105,095.69 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₸64,368.00 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₸394,046.27 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.65 | |
Over the last 12 months, 1142 data points were contributed by 160 people of this region.
Last update: 15 October 2026
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