City, Kazakhstan
Cost of living in Almaty
How much a month costs in Almaty
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,350–2,140 (₸600,000–950,000).
Prices in Almaty
Typical 2026 ranges in KZT, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | KZT | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₸250,000–500,000 | $563–1,130 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₸150,000–280,000 | $338–631 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₸5,000–10,000 | $11–23 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₸30,000–70,000 | $68–158 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₸2,500–4,500 | $5.6–10.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₸7,000–14,000 | $16–32 |
| Cappuccino | ₸1,500–2,500 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₸1,800–3,500 | $4.1–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₸120–180 | $0.27–0.41 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₸1,500–2,800 | $3.4–6.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₸25,000–50,000 | $56–113 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₸3,000–5,000 | $6.8–11.3 |
Value for money: 51/100
A value score of 51/100 means Almaty gives more quality of life per dollar than 50% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100.
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Cost of living across Kazakhstan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Astana | $1,240–2,030 | 38/100 |
| Almaty | $1,350–2,140 | 51/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Almaty
Similar safety, lower cost, in Central Asia & Caucasus.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Almaty?
About $676–1,010 on a lean budget, $1,350–2,140 for a comfortable month and $3,150–5,400 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Almaty?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₸250,000–500,000 ($563–1,130) a month in the center and ₸150,000–280,000 ($338–631) outside it.
How much does food cost in Almaty?
A local meal is ₸2,500–4,500 ($5.6–10.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₸7,000–14,000 ($16–32) per person.
Is Kazakhstan expensive?
Prices in Kazakhstan are about 33% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Almaty International Airport
- Kazakhstan visa and e-visa portal
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.