Cheapest priced cityAstana$776 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityAlmaty$990 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$436across 2 priced cities
Astana vs the worldCheaper than 369 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal30 days visa-free for the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia — but capped at 90 days per 180 and 120 per calendar year, so a border run does not reset it.as of 2026-07
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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