How expensive is Almaty compared to the rest of Kazakhstan?

Almaty ranks #443 out of 577 cities globally. It is 17.6% 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

Costul Vieții în Almaty

17.6% peste media din Kazakhstan

Locul #443 din 577 de orașe · Mai scump decât 23.2% din orașele din lume

+17.6%

Costul vieții

+38.2%

Chirie

+14.4%

Alimente

-7.6%

Putere de cumpărare

Comparat cu media din Kazakhstan · Vezi clasamentul Kazakhstan →

Prețuri chirii în Almaty

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	KZT 355,694/mo ≈ $786	KZT 227,648/mo ≈ $503	36%
3 camere	KZT 629,490/mo ≈ $1,390	KZT 406,570/mo ≈ $898	35%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Almaty has a cost of living index of 24.1 (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.

24.1

Index

Sources

0.1

Gap between sources