Many travelers who visit Kazakhstan often ask questions such as: “How much money should I take with me?”, “Are consumer prices high in Kazakhstan?”, “How much does it cost per day?”, “Is food expensive here?”, “Do I need a SIM card here?”.
Today we will answer all these questions so that each of our travelers is fully aware of these details.
How much money should a tourist take with him when traveling in Kazakhstan?
For 2022, the cost of living in Kazakhstan amounted to $79 USD.If the tourist wants to spend the night in a more comfortable room, travel by taxi, and visit local restaurants, then the price for one day will be about 50-70 USD per person.
Kazakhstan is considered affordable destination. Here you can not only visit the best places for a small amount, but also taste unforgettable national dishes of huge portions with exquisite meat.
How much does an internet package cost?
Kazakhstan is considered one of the countries where the Internet is very cheap and ranks 16th among 233 states according to the rating compiled by the Cable.co.uk portal. According to information, the cost of a gigabyte in Kazakhstan is about 180 KZT, which is less than half a dollar.
The main mobile operators in Kazakhstan are Kcell, Beeline, Tele2, Altel4G, of which Kcell and Beeline networks cover remote and uninhabited territories of the country.
The cost of mobile Internet in Kazakhstan depends on the chosen tariff. On average, Internet package with 20 GB costs 2,590 KZT or 5.5 USD per month. A SIM card is quite inexpensive and since there are different tariffs, you always can get information about them at the points of sale of SIM cards. It is possible to buy SIM cards almost everywhere: at large points of sale at international airports, train stations, and shopping centers, there is a greater choice.
Food prices
During your trip in Kazakhstan you can taste dishes for a small amount of money.
The minimum amount of one lunch in local establishments in Kazakhstan is 2455 KZT (5.2 USD), in a touristic restaurant 6913 KZT (14.74 USD). The cost of one cup of cappuccino is 791 KZT (1.69 USD). The minimum cost for loaf of bread 0.5 kg is 89,34 KZT (0.19 USD).
The cost of 1 kg rice is 273 KZT (0.58 USD), 1 kg meat (pork) is 1839 KZT (3.92 USD), 10 pieces of eggs – 296 KZT (0.63 USD), bottle of water 0,5 liter costs 111 KZT (0.24 USD), bottle of milk 302 KZT (0.64 USD).
Accommodation costs
Rental prices in Kazakhstan depend on the location of the area.
A double room in a budget hostel costs, for example, 6217 KZT (13.25 USD), in a 3 or 4 star hotel such a room will cost you 16351 KZT (34.85 USD). If we talk about apartments, then an apartment for a day costs about 7715 KZT (16.45 USD), for a month – 101971 KZT (217 USD).
Transport prices
The main transport in the cities of Kazakhstan are buses and minibuses. The only trolleybus network in the country operates in Alma-Ata. A tram network exists in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Pavlodar, Almaty, Temirtau. The fare for buses, trams and trolleybuses is approximately 80 KZT (0.17 USD).
The only metro system in Kazakhstan is located in Almaty and consists of one line with 7 stations. Tokens are valid only until the end of the day and cost 80 KTZ (0.17 USD). There are also smart cards with a validity period of 90 days with the possibility of further extension, the card itself without trips will cost 100 KTZ (0.21 USD). For children 7-15 years old, there is a red sos token worth 40 KZT (0.085 USD), for children under 7 years old, travel is free.
