- Cost of Living
- Azerbaijan
- United States
- Baku
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Baku (Azerbaijan) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 39% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 39% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 9.33 ман ($11.89) | $14.33 | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6.15 ман ($7.84) | $7.56 | 4% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 2.49 ман ($3.17) | $5.40 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.54 ман ($1.96) | $2.78 | 29% |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.39 ман ($1.77) | $3.48 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.82 ман ($2.32) | $4.92 | 53% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2.21 ман ($2.81) | $6.55 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.32 ман ($1.68) | $4.46 | 62% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.31 ман ($1.67) | $5.10 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 1.57 ман ($2.00) | $2.65 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9.31 ман ($11.86) | $16.85 | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.09 ман ($1.39) | $2.33 | 40% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.62 ман ($0.79) | $2.94 | 73% |
| Housing | 58% | ||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 58% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,100 ман ($1,402) | $3,651 | 62% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66 ман ($84) | $161 | 48% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 28 ман ($36) | $53 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 733 ман ($935) | $779 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 168 ман ($214) | $161 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9 ман ($11.47) | $12.25 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 ман ($8.92) | $22 | 59% |
| Clothes | 97% | ||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 97% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 84 ман ($107) | $59 | 80% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 77 ман ($98) | $40 | 146% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 122 ман ($155) | $92 | 69% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 105 ман ($133) | $118 | 13% |
| Transportation | 63% | ||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,714 ман ($26,398) | $27,674 | 5% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.54 ман ($0.69) | $1.06 | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 13.83 ман ($17.63) | $107 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 6.92 ман ($8.81) | $16.62 | 47% |
| Personal Care | 40% | ||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 40% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 5.50 ман ($7.01) | $13.24 | 47% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.80 ман ($4.84) | $8.07 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2.93 ман ($3.73) | $4.92 | 24% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.61 ман ($4.60) | $5.78 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.18 ман ($2.78) | $4.29 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1.72 ман ($2.19) | $4.28 | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10.14 ман ($12.93) | $30 | 57% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 14% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33 ман ($42) | $51 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13.62 ман ($17.35) | $26 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 29 ман ($37) | $296 | 87% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 76 ман ($96) | $115 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8.63 ман ($10.99) | $13.97 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 4.50 ман ($5.73) | $4.47 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 3.89 ман ($4.96) | $6.23 | 20% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 172 ман ($219) | $157 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.14 ман ($0.17) | $0.34 | 49% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 131 ман ($167) | $99 | 69% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 1.99 ман ($2.53) | $12.45 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 45% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,121 prices entered by 910 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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