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Nur-Sultan (Astana) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nur-Sultan (Astana)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Nur-Sultan (Astana) for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Nur-Sultan (Astana) compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Nur-Sultan (Astana) 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 Nur-Sultan (Astana) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Nur-Sultan (Astana) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nur-Sultan (Astana)

Lunch

$ 9/person
($ 5.7 to $ 14)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 11 to $ 35)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 6.5/person
($ 5.2 to $ 8)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.4)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nur-Sultan (Astana)

1-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 30 to $ 261)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 61/night
($ 28 to $ 144)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158

3-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 25 to $ 151)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

4-star hotel

$ 104/night
($ 35 to $ 249)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 168/night
($ 74 to $ 332)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 46/month
($ 23 to $ 98)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 244/month
($ 30 to $ 1089)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 140/month
($ 53 to $ 329)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213

Cottage or guest house

$ 62/month
($ 27 to $ 151)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 359/month
($ 45 to $ 1174)

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67% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Nur-Sultan (Astana)

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 5.6/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 6.6)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.5)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Nur-Sultan (Astana)

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 79/24hrs
($ 60 to $ 96)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Nur-Sultan (Astana)

Cinema

$ 5.7/ticket
($ 4.5 to $ 6.8)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 15/hr
($ 9 to $ 24)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nur-Sultan (Astana)

Cigarettes

$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 84
($ 28 to $ 160)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 52
($ 24 to $ 92)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Nur-Sultan (Astana)

$ 569
(fair price: $ 451)

New York City → Nur-Sultan (Astana)

$ 1034
(fair price: $ 837)

Manchester → Nur-Sultan (Astana)

$ 639
(fair price: $ 525)

Dublin → Nur-Sultan (Astana)

$ 568
(fair price: $ 469)

Edinburgh → Nur-Sultan (Astana)

$ 696
(fair price: $ 547)

Toronto → Nur-Sultan (Astana)

$ 1352
(fair price: $ 1118)

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