Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 1,837 km apart
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| Expense | Qulsary | Almaty | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.20 | $5.46 | Qulsary |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $16.80 | $21.84 | Qulsary |
| Cappuccino | $1.26 | $1.64 | Qulsary |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $95.20 | $124 | Qulsary |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.40 | $20.02 | Qulsary |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $40.60 | $52.78 | Qulsary |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $11.76 | $15.29 | Qulsary |
| Fitness club membership | $11.76 | $15.29 | Qulsary |
| Cinema ticket | $3.08 | $4.00 | Qulsary |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $184 | $255 | Qulsary |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $128 | $178 | Qulsary |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $384 | $533 | Qulsary |
| Total single-person budget | $408 | $542 | Qulsary |
| Average net salary | $600 | $780 |
Qulsary is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Qulsary 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 Qulsary · Full cost of living in Almaty