Cost of Living in Astana
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Summary of cost of living in Astana (Nur-Sultan), Kazakhstan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,824.1$ (970,600.1₸), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 492.6$ (262,098.5₸), excluding rent.
- Astana is 60.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Astana is, on average, 70.0% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4,500.00 ₸ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 17,000.00 ₸ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 3,000.00 ₸ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 700.00 ₸ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,500.00 ₸ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1,103.59 ₸ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 527.84 ₸ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 315.00 ₸ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 518.14 ₸ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 220.67 ₸ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 349.27 ₸ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 921.87 ₸ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2,251.64 ₸ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,100.42 ₸ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,719.85 ₸ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 313.28 ₸ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 447.93 ₸ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 453.59 ₸ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 419.55 ₸ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 130.77 ₸ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 89.95 ₸ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 539.62 ₸ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 380.42 ₸ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3,500.00 ₸ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 503.69 ₸ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 834.45 ₸ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,000.00 ₸ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 110.00 ₸ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 7,250.00 ₸ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,000.00 ₸ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 643.74 ₸ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2,400.00 ₸ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 249.55 ₸ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 10,995,000.00 ₸ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 12,962,727.27 ₸ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 28,470.07 ₸ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 4,636.32 ₸ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 7,338.59 ₸ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 26,760.87 ₸ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 6,687.50 ₸ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 2,750.00 ₸ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 122,500.00 ₸ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,790,000.00 ₸ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 29,400.00 ₸ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 18,894.74 ₸ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 44,805.56 ₸ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 48,531.25 ₸ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 254,655.19 ₸ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 175,000.00 ₸ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 482,839.05 ₸ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 320,555.56 ₸ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 53,757.62 ₸ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 39,425.40 ₸ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 326,417.86 ₸ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 16.33 |
Prices in Astana (Nur-Sultan)
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Last update: 23 October 2025
Last update: 23 October 2025
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