Catering service prices in Kazakhstan have seen a significant increase, with a year-on-year rise of 9.4%. Specifically, restaurant lunch prices went up by 10.3%, buffet lunch prices by 9.6%, and fast food restaurant meal prices by 12.4%. By the end of the previous year, the country had 5,383 canteens, 4,479 cafes, and 2,303 restaurants.