Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 2,072 km apart
Kazakhstan
single / month
Cheaper overallKazakhstan
single / month
| Expense | Aqtaū | Almaty | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.20 | $5.46 | Aqtaū |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.80 | $21.84 | Aqtaū |
| Cappuccino | $1.26 | $1.64 | Aqtaū |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $95.20 | $124 | Aqtaū |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.40 | $20.02 | Aqtaū |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $40.60 | $52.78 | Aqtaū |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.76 | $15.29 | Aqtaū |
| Fitness club membership | $11.76 | $15.29 | Aqtaū |
| Cinema ticket | $3.08 | $4.00 | Aqtaū |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $255 | Aqtaū |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $178 | Aqtaū |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $533 | Aqtaū |
| Total single-person budget | $408 | $542 | Aqtaū |
| Average net salary | $600 | $780 |
Aqtaū is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Aqtaū runs about $408 versus $542 in Almaty — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Almaty leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Aqtaū · Full cost of living in Almaty