MigrantoCost of living in Kazakhstan
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
KZT 317,000
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
KZT 179,000richest 20%
KZT 717,000
Kazakhstan tends to surprise people: this vast, resource-rich country in the heart of Central Asia costs more to live in than its remoteness might lead you to expect. Oil and minerals drive the economy, and the money they bring has pulled the price of a normal life upward, especially in the bigger cities. What's striking is how even things are — the distance between the best-off and the worst-off is narrow, so life looks broadly similar whether you have a lot or a little.
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Cost of living in Kazakhstan
KZT 179,000/mo
vs KZT 391,000 in your country
Take-home
KZT 227,000
vs KZT 587,000 in your country
Potential savings
KZT 47,500
more than in your country
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How living costs in Kazakhstan compare
On a world map of prices, Kazakhstan lands higher than its reputation, well up the global range, and within Asia it's among the costlier places rather than the bargain some assume. Resource wealth is the engine: when an economy runs on oil and metals, the prices that come with that money don't stay confined to the people who earn it. For anyone deciding, it's a place where the cost of living is steadier across households — and a touch steeper — than the map suggests.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Kazakhstan?
A typical person in Kazakhstan spends about KZT 317,000 a month — around KZT 3,810,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Kazakhstan in US dollars?
The cost of living in Kazakhstan is about $649 a month, or roughly $7,788 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Kazakhstan?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about KZT 179,000 a month per person, a typical one around KZT 317,000, and a comfortable life around KZT 393,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Kazakhstan enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about KZT 317,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Kazakhstan is about KZT 401,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Kazakhstan.
Is Kazakhstan an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Kazakhstan is more expensive than 64% of countries worldwide and ranks 7th of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
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