Azerbaijan (AZ)
Oil-rich Caspian nation blending ancient heritage with a modern capital, offering low living costs, a strategic Silk Road location, and a rapidly growing expat community in energy, diplomacy, and tech sectors.
Capital: Baku
Region: Europe
Language: Azerbaijani
Currency: AZN (₼)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 35)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Azerbaijan — 2026 data in AZN.
35
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Very affordable compared to major global cities. Your money goes a long way here.
Food & Groceries
Bread (local lavash flatbread — Azerbaijani staple) ₼0.30–0.50
Bread (supermarket loaf) ₼0.80–2.00
Milk (1L) ₼1.20–2.00
Eggs (10) ₼1.80–3.00
Chicken breast (1kg) ₼5–9
Beef (1kg, market) ₼12–20
Rice (1kg) ₼1.50–3.50
Tomatoes (1kg, seasonal) ₼0.50–2.00
Beer (0.5L, supermarket) ₼1.50–3.50
Wine (750ml, Azerbaijani) ₼8–20
Monthly groceries (1 person) ₼200–400
Dining Out
Local çayxana / canteen meal ₼5–12
Qutab (filled flatbread, street food — iconic Azeri snack) ₼1–2
Tea (çay, armudu glass) ₼1–2
Mid-range restaurant main course ₼15–35
Coffee (espresso, café) ₼3–6
Beer in a bar (0.5L) ₼4–8
Dinner for 2 (mid-range, with drinks) ₼60–120
International restaurant (Baku expat area, per person) ₼40–100
Rent
1-bedroom apartment, Baku central (monthly) ₼700–1,500
2-bedroom apartment, Baku central (monthly) ₼1,000–2,500
3-bedroom apartment, Baku central (monthly) ₼1,500–4,000
1-bedroom apartment, Baku suburbs (monthly) ₼400–800
2-bedroom apartment, Ganja (regional city, monthly) ₼250–500
Villa / expat-spec house, Baku (monthly) ₼2,500–8,000+
Transport
Baku Metro single journey (BakıKart) ₼0.40
Baku Metro token (single, without card) ₼1.00
City bus (BakıBus) ₼0.30
Bolt / Uber city ride (typical) ₼3–8
Airport transfer (Bolt, GYD → Baku centre) ₼8–15
Petrol (per litre, AI-95) ₼1.10–1.30
Intercity bus Baku–Ganja ₼7
Train Baku–Ganja ₼4
Car rental (per day, economy) ₼50–120
Health & Insurance
GP visit (state polyclinic, TRP holder) ₼0–5
GP visit (private clinic, Baku) ₼25–60
Specialist consultation (private) ₼40–100
Blood test panel (private lab) ₼30–80
Dental check-up (private) ₼30–60
International health insurance (expat, monthly) ₼150–400
Prescription medicine (typical) ₼5–20
Utilities
Electricity (1-bedroom apartment, monthly) ₼20–50
Gas (piped, Baku apartment, monthly) ₼10–30
Water and sewerage (monthly) ₼5–15
Broadband internet (50–100 Mbit, monthly) ₼20–50
Mobile phone plan (with data, monthly) ₼10–25
Childcare
State kindergarten (monthly) ₼10–30
Private kindergarten (monthly) ₼300–800
International school (annual fee) ₼10,000–25,000
University (state, annual) ₼800–3,000
Babysitter (per hour) ₼5–12
Private tutor (per hour) ₼10–30
Leisure
Cinema ticket (Baku) ₼5–15
Gym membership (monthly) ₼40–120
Haircut (men) ₼8–20
Haircut (women, salon) ₼20–60
Museum entrance (average) ₼2–10
Baku Boulevard cycling hire (per hour) ₼1–3
Package holiday to Turkey (per person, return) ₼600–1,500
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