Kazakhstan
Is the cost of living in Kazakhstan high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Kazakhstan, they wrote...
"Kazakhstan has a generally low cost of living compared to other countries. The capital city of Astana and the largest city of Almaty tend to have higher costs of living than the rest of the country. The rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Kazakhstan is around $400 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment is around $600 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Kazakhstan can cost around $10 USD per person," remarked another expat who made the move to Kazakhstan.
"The cost of living in Almaty is "Euro light". For example, American groceries and fruits and vegetable out of season can be very expensive. However, there is always an abundance of season produce that is extremely inexpensive. Gas is very cheap. Buying a car can be expensive. Household items, clothing, and public transportation is far less expensive than Western prices. Housing can be expensive closer to downtown, but in the outlying areas of the city, all with excellent public transportation, homes and nice apartments are much more reasonably prices, and well below Western prices," explained one expat living in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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Is the cost of living in Kazakhstan high?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
