Cheapest priced cityAlmaty$990 essentials/mo
Priciest priced cityAstana$361,177 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$89,499across 2 priced cities
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.
| City | Essentials | 1-bed outside | 1-bed centre | Groceries | Dining | Utilities | Transport | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaty | $990 | $498 | $760 | $114 | $253 | $104 | $21 | $799 |
| Astana | $361,177 | $178,500 | $268,190 | $47,833 | $89,250 | $38,094 | $7,500 | $393,910 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
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