Kazakhstan · Asia
Astana
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,215Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $820/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Kazakhstan.
Healthcare
Public care is funded via mandatory social health insurance (OSMS, since 2020) with uneven quality, while private clinics in Almaty and Astana offer the best standards.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source and pension income, generally at the flat 10% individual income tax rate, with foreign tax credit relief available.
English
Low — English is mainly used by younger people and in business, tourism and international companies in Almaty and Astana, while Kazakh and Russian dominate elsewhere.
Getting in — Kazakhstan
Full Kazakhstan guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Student Visa (C9)
Up to 1 year, renewable
Neo Nomad Visa
Up to 1 year
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Astana at a glance
Astana, Kazakhstan costs about $1,215 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 41% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $500 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 140 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Taichung at $1,205 a month to Chengdu at $1,240.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Astana
How much does it cost to live in Astana?
A solo remote worker in Astana, Kazakhstan spends an estimated $1,215 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Astana?
Rent in Astana is an estimated $500 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Astana?
Internet in Astana averages 140 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Astana?
A coworking space in Astana costs an estimated $95 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Astana safe?
Astana has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Astana's nomad score?
Astana scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.