Kazakhstan, paid in EUR.
Steppe, canyons and a mountain city, priced for locals rather than tourists.
Sharply pricier. Exchange rate alone: −18.8%. Local prices: +10.5%.
- Lean
- €36
- Comfort
- €180
The short answerIn EUR, as of November 12, 2026
Kazakhstan: as of November 12, 2026, 24.3% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in EUR (Euro), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −18.8%, and prices in the country rose +10.5%. A mid-range day costs about €84 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (−16.5%) and SEK did worst (−26.5%).
What EUR buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$136−16.5%
- Norwegian kronekr 890−16.7%
- South African randR 1,547−17.3%
- British pound£70−19.9%
- UAE dirhamAED 342−20.1%
- Singapore dollarS$120−20.5%
- US dollar$93−20.5%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,734−21.6%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$168−21.7%
- Canadian dollarC$133−22.5%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$730−22.5%
- Indian rupee₹8,723−24.1%
- Brazilian realR$520−24.3%
- Japanese yen¥14,900−24.3%
- Euro€84−24.3%
- Danish kronekr 628−25.3%
- Swiss francCHF 78−25.7%
- Swedish kronakr 929−26.5%
Booking a trip: Kazakhstan
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