Cost of Living in Kazakhstan for Indian Students

Student Living Cost In Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is one of the top study destinations in the world, widely popular among Indian students and MBBS aspirants. International students, among other advantages, enjoy the advantage of affordable education and living in Kazakhstan. According to estimates, a family of four estimated monthly costs are INR 112,262 (640,445 KZT) without rent; a single person estimated monthly costs are INR 31,274 (178,415 KZT) without rent. 

Overall, the cost of living in Kazakhstan is, on average, 20.48% higher than in India and rent in Kazakhstan is, on average, 73.17% higher than in India. As of October 2021, 1 Indian Rupee equals 5.69 Kazakhstani Tenge, making Indian Rupee comparatively stronger than Kazakhstan’s currency and cheaper to live and study in Kazakhstan for Indian students. 

Cost Of Studying In Kazakhstan

On average, studying at a university in Kazakhstan would cost around KZT 85,100 to KZT 17,02,006 per year. This converts from INR 14,973 to INR 3,00,110 every year.

Cost Of Studying MBBS In Kazakhstan

To give an overall idea of how much studying an MBBS in Kazakhstan would cost, have a look at some of the most popular medical universities in the country and their annual tuition+hostel fees:

Accommodation Cost In Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan universities offer students the chance to stay in a variety of options. They can either choose to stay in university dormitories/hostels or find accommodation of their own near to the campus. Almost all university hostels provide residents with meal plans included in the cost of the room. The rooms may also be shared with other students, which will be separated by gender. 

Prices can widely vary depending on the location and availability of amenities, but the average cost of university accommodation is between INR 3,000 to INR 5,000 per month. 

Private renting is also an option for students but depending on the location, the rents can differ. However, it is relatively affordable if compared to other major study abroad destinations. Here’s a table with details about accommodation costs in Kazakhstan for international students depending on the accommodation type:

Transportation Cost In Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan, the public transport system is well-developed which includes intercity buses, taxis, bicycle rentals, trains, minibuses and more. The country is also working towards developing its railway network and include more high-speed trains connecting the major cities.

In Almaty, international students can enjoy an easy commute by metro. It is cheap, clean and a faster way to move around the city. Medium-length trips can be done by intercity routes or taxis. Given below are the most affordable means of transportation and their average costs:

Cost Of Food In Kazakhstan

For international students and especially Indian students, food items in Kazakhstan and Indian cost almost the same. It would not make much of a difference. However, it would vary from one city to another. Here are the average costs of food items in Kazakhstan: 

Cellular Communication, Internet Costs In Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan lets international students buy a Kcell SIM card for 500 KZT although it is often free when bought together with a plan. SIM cards are also available at Nursultan (Astana) Nazarbayev International Airport & Almaty International Airport.

Other Student Expenditures in Kazakhstan

Other expenditures like movies, clothes shopping, recreational activities should also be taken into account when preparing a budget. Here is a list of some of the miscellaneous expenses that an international student may make in a foreign country:

City-Wise Cost Of Living In Kazakhstan

Here is the average cost of living in the top student cities of Kazakhstan including Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Karaganda, Pavlodar and Aktobe:

Overall Average Expenditure Of An International Student In Kazakhstan

Here is an overview of how much an international student might spend on accommodation, food, transportation, and other significant everyday expenses in Kazakhstan:

Note*: Costs mentioned on this page are based on the current exchange rate in October 2021.