Kazakhstan vs Kazakhstan · 606 km apart
Kazakhstan
single / month
Cheaper overallKazakhstan
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| Expense | Shymkent | Almaty | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.79 | $5.46 | Shymkent |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.15 | $21.84 | Shymkent |
| Cappuccino | $1.44 | $1.64 | Shymkent |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $109 | $124 | Shymkent |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.56 | $20.02 | Shymkent |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $46.28 | $52.78 | Shymkent |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.41 | $15.29 | Shymkent |
| Fitness club membership | $13.41 | $15.29 | Shymkent |
| Cinema ticket | $3.51 | $4.00 | Shymkent |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $217 | $255 | Shymkent |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $151 | $178 | Shymkent |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $452 | $533 | Shymkent |
| Total single-person budget | $470 | $542 | Shymkent |
| Average net salary | $684 | $780 |
Shymkent is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Shymkent runs about $470 versus $542 in Almaty — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Shymkent · Full cost of living in Almaty