How expensive is Astana compared to the rest of Kazakhstan?

Astana ranks #528 out of 577 cities globally. It is 16.1% cheaper than the Kazakhstan average, based on 3 cities. The rent index is 13.5 and local purchasing power is 68.2.

What is the average rent in Astana?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Astana city centre costs approximately KZT 255,296 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to KZT 174,955 (saving 32%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around KZT 508,530.

Is Astana affordable to live in?

Astana is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan · 2026

Koszty Utrzymania w Astana

16.1% poniżej średniej Kazakhstan

Pozycja #528 z 577 miast · Droższe niż 8.5% miast na świecie

-16.1%

Koszty utrzymania

+9.8%

Czynsz

+1.3%

Artykuły spożywcze

+15.8%

Siła nabywcza

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Ceny wynajmu w Astana

Mieszkanie	Centrum miasta	Poza centrum	Oszczędzasz
1 pokój	KZT 255,296/mo ≈ $564	KZT 174,955/mo ≈ $386	32%
3 pokoje	KZT 508,530/mo ≈ $1,123	KZT 343,994/mo ≈ $760	32%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Astana has a cost of living index of 17.2 (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.

17.2

Index

Sources

0.3

Gap between sources