Money & Costs Kazakhstan
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 20 $ (USD)
- Hostel: 5 – 7 $
- Meal: 3 $
- Transport: 0.20 c – 0.25 c
- Ticket to Museum: 1.20 $ – 2.40 $
Midrange: 20 $ – 70 $
- Hotel (DBL room): 30 $ – 50 $
- Restaurant: 12 $ – 17 $
- Taxi: 3 $ – 5 $
- Train Almaty – Nur Sultan: 10.50 $ – 23 $
Top end: More than 70 $
- LUX Hotel (DBL room): 60 $ – 165 $
- Dinner at high-end restaurant: 18 $ – 50 $
- High-speed train Almaty – Nur Sultan (VIP class): 32 $
Money
The national currency is the tenge (T). ATMs abound credit cards are accepted at many shops, restaurants and hotels.
ATMs
ATMs abound at banks, shopping centres, supermarkets, hotels, some train stations and elsewhere. Most accept Maestro, Visa, MasterCard.
Cash
Tenge (T)