Should I move to Almaty?

Almaty, Kazakhstan has a cost of living 59.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.2). It is ranked #406 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 51.1 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Almaty?

The cost of living in Almaty is 59.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 40.2). Groceries are 58.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 57.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately KZT 236,231 per month. Local purchasing power index is 51.1 (NYC = 100).

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan · #406 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Almaty?

59.8% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-59.8%

vs NYC

KZT 236,231

Uppskattad hyra i

51.1

Köpkraft

Weak

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Almaty?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Almaty

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

40.2 Affordable

Hyra

16.8 Very affordable

Livsmedel

41.8 Affordable

Restauranger

42.4 Affordable

Köpkraft

51.1 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Almaty

1 rum — Stadskärna KZT 236,231/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum KZT 177,173/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna KZT 411,286/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇰🇿 Astana

Kazakhstan

CoL index 34.6

Jämför Astana vs Almaty → →

🇨🇳 Shanghai

China

CoL index 40.6

Jämför Shanghai vs Almaty → →

🇵🇭 Makati

Philippines

CoL index 40.7

Jämför Makati vs Almaty → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Almaty — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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