Kazakhstan: Daily expenses
How much money will you need for daily expenses in Kazakhstan?
The average daily cost for sightseeing, transport, food and entertainment is ₸8,100 Tenege (also tenge), which is around $25 US dollars at the time of writing this article.
Kazakhstan has plenty of ATMs and credit cards are accepted at many shops and restaurants. US dollars and Euros are the easiest currencies to exchange.
Tipping is not customary as a service charge is usually added to the bill. However, a tip to your waiter for good service would always be appreciated.
KZT | USD | |
Bottle of water | 100 | 0.30 |
Loaf of bread | 97 | 0.29 |
Bottle of wine | 1,800 | 5.40 |
Cheap meals | 1,000-2,500 | 3-7.50 |
Restaurant mid-high level | 5,000-15,000+ | 15-45+ |
Local transport ride | 80 | 0.24 |
Taxi ride in the city | 1,000 | 3 |
Museum admission | 500-1000 | 1.50-3 |