Almaty travel budget

Almaty: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Almaty

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Almaty for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 52 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.3 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 970* (483742 KZT)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1920* (958160 KZT)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 2894* (1444520 KZT)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Almaty compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Almaty in 2024 is 41% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Almaty in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Almaty by expense type

Restaurant budget in Almaty

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Almaty is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.9/person
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 26)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.9/person
($ 5.5 to $ 6.9)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Almaty

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Almaty is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 27 to $ 452)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 34 to $ 174)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 42 to $ 257)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 41 to $ 284)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 318/night
($ 162 to $ 546)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 432
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 64/month
($ 40 to $ 156)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 145/month
($ 33 to $ 473)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 188/month
($ 41 to $ 550)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 104/month
($ 41 to $ 357)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Family room
Family room
$ 303/month
($ 72 to $ 1114)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Almaty

On average, the price of supermarket food in Almaty is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 5.9)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Almaty

On average, the price of transport in Almaty is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 66/24hrs
($ 57 to $ 85)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Almaty

On average, budget for leisure activities in Almaty is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.9/ticket
($ 3.1 to $ 6.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 20/hr
($ 12 to $ 31)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Almaty

On average, shopping budget in Almaty is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 84
($ 24 to $ 153)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 20 to $ 60)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
London → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
London → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
$ 551
(fair price: $ 437)
New York City → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
New York City → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
New York City → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
$ 1001
(fair price: $ 810)
Manchester → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Manchester → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Manchester → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
$ 618
(fair price: $ 508)
Dublin → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Dublin → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Dublin → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
$ 550
(fair price: $ 454)
Edinburgh → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Edinburgh → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Edinburgh → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
$ 674
(fair price: $ 530)
Toronto → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Toronto → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Toronto → Nur-Sultan (Astana)
$ 1309
(fair price: $ 1082)



About this information on the cost of living in Almaty

The information about the cost of living in Almaty shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Almaty was updated on 10-11-2024.

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