Almaty is the cheapest of Kazakhstan's 2 priced cities — $990 a month in essentials, 100% below Astana at $361,177. The average net salary of $799 covers that 0.8×. 87.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at region level. PM2.5 averages 19.4 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -4°C, Jul 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $498 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $760 |
| Groceries | $114 |
| Dining out | $253 |
| Utilities | $104 |
| Local transport | $21 |
| Essentials / mo | $990 |
| Avg net salary | $799 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $887 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,374 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Almaty, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.58 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $42.98 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.39 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.08 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.31 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.77 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.25 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.82 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.57 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.78 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.29 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.70 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.01 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.78 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.18 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.66 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.71 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.50 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.98 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.25 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.75 |
| Taxi start | $1.42 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.63 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.64 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $87.89 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $16.35 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.39 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $71.16 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.29 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Almaty has 87.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (region level). That is the lowest of the 11 Kazakhstan cities we track. Kazakhstan's national figure is 102.6, so Almaty runs 15 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.9°C | -8.1°C | 64% | 55% | 26 mm |
| Feb | -1°C | -4.9°C | 65% | 60% | 37 mm |
| Mar | 5.7°C | 3°C | 69% | 60% | 97 mm |
| Apr | 11.8°C | 10.3°C | 68% | 60% | 130 mm |
| May | 16.6°C | 16.2°C | 66% | 59% | 146 mm |
| Jun | 20.8°C | 20.9°C | 59% | 56% | 74 mm |
| Jul | 23.6°C | 24.1°C | 54% | 42% | 53 mm |
| Aug | 21.6°C | 21.6°C | 55% | 41% | 69 mm |
| Sep | 16.9°C | 15.8°C | 58% | 40% | 55 mm |
| Oct | 9.9°C | 7.8°C | 66% | 51% | 68 mm |
| Nov | 2.3°C | -0.9°C | 70% | 54% | 61 mm |
| Dec | -2.4°C | -6.4°C | 67% | 55% | 31 mm |
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