Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 1,685 km apart
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| Expense | Aqtöbe | Almaty | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.45 | $5.46 | Aqtöbe |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.81 | $21.84 | Aqtöbe |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | $1.64 | Aqtöbe |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $101 | $124 | Aqtöbe |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.32 | $20.02 | Aqtöbe |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $43.04 | $52.78 | Aqtöbe |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.47 | $15.29 | Aqtöbe |
| Fitness club membership | $12.47 | $15.29 | Aqtöbe |
| Cinema ticket | $3.26 | $4.00 | Aqtöbe |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $198 | $255 | Aqtöbe |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $138 | $178 | Aqtöbe |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $413 | $533 | Aqtöbe |
| Total single-person budget | $434 | $542 | Aqtöbe |
| Average net salary | $636 | $780 |
Aqtöbe is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Aqtöbe runs about $434 versus $542 in Almaty — a difference of roughly 25%.
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 Aqtöbe · Full cost of living in Almaty