Astana is the most expensive of Kazakhstan's 2 priced cities — $361,177 a month in essentials, 36383% above Almaty at $990. The average net salary of $393,910 covers that 1.1×. 91.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at region level. PM2.5 averages 8.8 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -14°C, Jul 21°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 | $178,500 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $268,190 |
| Groceries | $47,833 |
| Dining out | $89,250 |
| Utilities | $38,094 |
| Local transport | $7,500 |
| Essentials / mo | $361,177 |
| Avg net salary | $393,910 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $351,000 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $522,308 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Astana, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4,250.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $17,000.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $3,500.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1,153.08 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $600.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1,000.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $470.58 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $292.46 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $575.75 |
| White bread, 500 g | $263.33 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $795.23 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1,017.44 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5,077.00 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2,588.27 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $803.12 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1,080.60 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1,131.85 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $354.00 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $209.17 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $402.85 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $110.00 |
| Monthly transit pass | $7,500.00 |
| Taxi start | $1,000.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $500.00 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $286.40 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $30,232.89 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $7,861.12 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $4,718.75 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $27,599.33 |
| Cinema, one seat | $3,000.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Astana has 91.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (region level). That is the 10th-highest of 11 Kazakhstan cities we track. Kazakhstan's national figure is 102.6, so Astana runs 11 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 | -14.4°C | -20.3°C | 80% | 79% | 17 mm |
| Feb | -12.3°C | -17.9°C | 80% | 77% | 18 mm |
| Mar | -5.6°C | -11°C | 81% | 69% | 25 mm |
| Apr | 6.7°C | 2.7°C | 64% | 51% | 28 mm |
| May | 14.4°C | 11.1°C | 51% | 49% | 35 mm |
| Jun | 19.2°C | 17.2°C | 54% | 48% | 42 mm |
| Jul | 21.1°C | 20.1°C | 59% | 47% | 50 mm |
| Aug | 18.8°C | 17.1°C | 58% | 43% | 35 mm |
| Sep | 11.9°C | 8.8°C | 62% | 51% | 31 mm |
| Oct | 4°C | -0.2°C | 71% | 64% | 29 mm |
| Nov | -6.3°C | -11.5°C | 82% | 77% | 35 mm |
| Dec | -11.6°C | -17.2°C | 82% | 80% | 27 mm |
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