How expensive is Almaty compared to the rest of Kazakhstan?

Almaty ranks #458 out of 577 cities globally. It is 12.5% more expensive than the Kazakhstan average, based on 3 cities. The rent index is 17.0 and local purchasing power is 54.4.

What is the average rent in Almaty?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Almaty city centre costs approximately KZT 355,694 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to KZT 227,648 (saving 36%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around KZT 629,490.

Is Almaty affordable to live in?

Almaty is affordable by global standards. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is average.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Almaty

12.5% boven het Kazakhstan-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #458 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 20.6% van de steden wereldwijd

+12.5%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+38.2%

Huur

+14.4%

Boodschappen

-7.6%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Almaty

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	KZT 355,694/mo ≈ $786	KZT 227,648/mo ≈ $503	36%
3-Kamer	KZT 629,490/mo ≈ $1,392	KZT 406,570/mo ≈ $899	35%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Almaty has a cost of living index of 22.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

22.5

Index

Sources

3.0

Gap between sources