Astana surpasses Almaty in average salary, lower expenses, and population growth
Astana, Kazakhstan's capital, shows higher average salaries and lower expenses compared to Almaty, despite Almaty's larger population. In Q2 2026, Astana's average nominal salary was 647,900 tenge, versus 610,400 tenge in Almaty. Astana's population grew 6.2% annually, compared to Almaty's 2.4%. Residents in Astana spent 75.8% of their income on expenses, with food being the largest category.
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