Money & Costs Kyrgyzstan
Currency
tenge (T)
Bargaining
Bargaining in Kazakhstan is not just a part of commerce but it is even a tradition loved and practiced by everyone. It is sensible in markets and when agreeing on taxi prices.
Tipping
Restaurants and hotel bills often include a service charge. However, since the restaurant service charge doesn’t go to the waiter, a tip is always appreciated.
Daily Costs
Budget: Less than 30 $ (USD)
- Hostel dorm: 400 – 700 som
- Meal: 40 – 60 som
- Transport: 150 – 500 som
- Ticket to Museum: 50 – 150 som
Midrange: 30 $ – 70 $
- Hotel (DBL room): 30 $ – 50 $
- Restaurant: 400 – 1200 som
- Horse riding (full day): 1800 – 3000 som
- Long distance share-taxi seat: 300 – 1000 som
Top end: More than 70 $
- LUX Hotel (DBL room): 60 $ – 200 $
- Dinner at high-end restaurant: 18 $ – 50 $
- Private kok boru demonstration: 17000 som
Money
The national currency is the tenge (T). ATMs abound credit cards are accepted at many shops, restaurants and hotels.
Bargaining
Bargaining is common, from bazaar stalls to CBT offices and more.
ATMs
ATMs abound at banks, shopping centres, supermarkets, hotels, some train stations and elsewhere. Most accept Maestro, Visa, MasterCard.
Tipping
Restaurants and Bars Tips of 10 – 20 % will be included in bills when appropriate.
Cash
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