Consumer prices in Kazakhstan in October 2026 rose by 9.2% compared with October 2025. However, individual goods and services rose in price significantly more than the overall figure. Among the most notable changes were increases in the cost of certain medicines of up to 54.3%, gas for households by 34.8%, and certain food products by more than 18%.
HOW MUCH PRICES ROSE IN KAZAKHSTAN
According to data from the Bureau of National Statistics, annual inflation in Kazakhstan in October was 9.2%. Food products rose in price by 7.6%, non-food products by 10.4%, and paid services by 10.3%.
Comparing the average figures for January–October 2026 with the same period last year, overall growth was 10.5%. This means that, in annual terms, non-food goods and services are rising in price faster than food products.
WHICH PRODUCTS ROSE IN PRICE THE MOST
Among food products, the most notable annual increase was recorded for mutton — 18.5%, carrots — 16%, oatmeal — 16%, and semi-smoked sausage — 16%.
Concentrated milk without sugar rose in price by 15.5%, alcoholic beverages by 15.1%, potatoes by 14.5%, and coffee by 14.3%.
At the same time, some products became cheaper. For example, in annual comparison cucumbers fell in price by 34.4%, apples by 13%, bananas by 12.4%, and lemons by 11.1%.
Particularly interesting dynamics can be seen in vegetables. In October alone, cucumbers rose in price by 26.5%, tomatoes by 14%, and beetroot and white cabbage by 7.5%. That is, the monthly change in prices can differ substantially from the annual one.
WHICH NON-FOOD GOODS BECAME MORE EXPENSIVE
In the non-food segment, medicines and medical preparations stand out.
Over the year, aciclovir rose in price by 54.3%, acetylsalicylic acid by 48%, No-Spa by 47.9%, Suprastin by 40.3%, and activated charcoal by 36.1%.
Prices also rose noticeably for Smecta — 35.4%, Magne B6 and Cardiomagnyl — by 31.6% each, and Essentiale Forte N — 29.1%.
Among household goods, televisions rose in price by 29.1%, laptops by 26.9%, and cement by 24.6%. Gold wedding rings rose in price by 25.6%.
However, not all goods show growth. For example, in annual comparison cars fell in price by 11.7%, Canephron N by 9.3%, and azithromycin by 6.5%.
GAS AND MEDICAL SERVICES ARE ALSO RISING IN PRICE
In the paid services segment, the most notable annual increase was recorded for gas transported through distribution networks. Its cost increased by 34.8%.
Swimming pool memberships rose in price by 24.8%, theatre visits by 24.7%, and dental caries treatment by 20.1%.
Prices also rose for consultations with specialist doctors in outpatient clinics — 16.1%, tooth extraction under local anaesthetic — 15.9%, and bathhouse services — 15.5%.
Hairdressing services rose in price by 15.3%, manicures by 14.8%, and maintenance and repair of personal vehicles by 14.3%.
At the same time, cold water fell in price over the year by 1.7%, and wastewater services by 0.8%.
IN WHICH REGIONS INFLATION IS HIGHER
Regional figures also differ. The highest annual growth in prices for goods and services was recorded in North Kazakhstan Region — 10.9% and Akmola Region — 10.8%.
In Astana the figure was 10%, in Zhetisu Region — 10.3%, and in Turkistan Region — 10.1%.
The lowest growth was recorded in Aktobe Region — 7.5%. In Mangystau Region it was 7.7%, and in Abai Region — 7.9%.
In Almaty annual inflation reached 9.2%, and in Shymkent — 8.8%.
WHAT THE OCTOBER STATISTICS SHOW
The overall inflation figure of 9.2% does not mean that all goods and services rose in price equally. In some categories growth exceeds 30–50%, while in others prices barely change or fall.
The difference between food and non-food inflation is particularly noticeable: food products on average rose in price more slowly than goods and paid services.
At the same time, the statistics record both annual and monthly changes. For example, the sharp October rise in cucumber prices does not cancel out their decline in annual comparison. Therefore, to assess the dynamics of the cost of living, it is important to take both periods into account.
