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Astana travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Astana

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

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

Cost of living in Astana compared to Kazakhstan in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Astana in 2021 is 45% 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 Astana in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Astana by expense type

Restaurant budget in Astana

Lunch

$ 6.6/person
($ 3.2 to $ 14)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 14/person
($ 9.3 to $ 24)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 4.7/person
($ 3.6 to $ 5.3)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Astana

1-star hotel

$ 29/night
($ 29 to $ 29)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 24/night
($ 18 to $ 30)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 34 to $ 66)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 76/night
($ 46 to $ 115)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 230/night
($ 137 to $ 358)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 21/month
($ 21 to $ 22)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 112/month
($ 51 to $ 235)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 138/month
($ 65 to $ 230)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 32/month
($ 28 to $ 36)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 186/month
($ 58 to $ 379)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Astana

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 6/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 7.4)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 4.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 1.1/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 1.7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 5.3/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 6.6)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Astana

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 21/month
($ 14 to $ 24)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.3
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 47/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 55)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Astana

Electricity, water...

$ 51/month
($ 41 to $ 81)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 12/month
($ 8.7 to $ 14)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 326/month
($ 266 to $ 477)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1326

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 216/month
($ 159 to $ 266)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 680/month
($ 531 to $ 928)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2127

Flat (suburbs)

$ 404/month
($ 318 to $ 531)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1701

Gym

$ 53/month
($ 28 to $ 85)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 169/month
($ 94 to $ 266)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 15446/yr
($ 3972 to $ 26473)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15587

Leisure activity budget in Astana

Cinema

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 5.9)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 20/hr
($ 10.6 to $ 28)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Astana

Cigarettes

$ 1.1/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 58
($ 28 to $ 120)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 36
($ 20 to $ 67)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 78
($ 48 to $ 107)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 89
($ 54 to $ 133)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Astana

$ 548
(fair price: $ 458)

New York City → Astana

$ 1020
(fair price: $ 867)

Manchester → Astana

$ 613
(fair price: $ 535)

Dublin → Astana

$ 555
(fair price: $ 489)

Edinburgh → Astana

$ 655
(fair price: $ 562)

Toronto (Ontario) → Astana

$ 1339
(fair price: $ 1126)

Los Angeles → Astana

$ 1252
(fair price: $ 1042)