Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's largest city, set against the stunning Tian Shan mountains. A green, cosmopolitan hub with excellent food, Soviet-era architecture, and world-class hiking.
#125 of 250
18% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 1 168
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Entertainment — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Almaty is the 125. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 1 168 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 93% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 1, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 5. You also get off lightly on clothing, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
36 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/almaty. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 778.14 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Central Asia Property Portals |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 778.14 / month | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Central Asia Property Portals |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 6.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Pork (1kg) | 12.70 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Beef (1kg) | 24.90 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 31.96 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 11.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Cheese (1kg) | 16.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Butter (200g) | 3.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Eggs (12) | 2.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Bread (500g) | 1.59 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.31 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.94 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Oats (500g) | 1.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.55 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 1.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Garlic (1kg) | 4.14 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Lentils (1kg) | 5.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 3.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 5.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Coffee (250g) | 10.43 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.63 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 3.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Arbuz.kz |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 1.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
| Antibiotics (12 doses) | 4.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API) |
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Monthly average costs by category
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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per month
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