Cost of living in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 ман (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 ман (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.50 ман (C$4.38) | C$5.78 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.29 ман (C$1.82) | C$1.97 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.74 ман (C$2.18) | C$4.31 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.05 ман (C$2.43) | C$3.89 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5.96 ман (C$4.74) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.00 ман (C$1.59) | C$4.59 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.60 ман (C$1.27) | C$3.65 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.15 ман (C$1.71) | C$3.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16 ман (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.99 ман (C$1.58) | C$2.55 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.05 ман (C$0.84) | C$2.11 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,222 ман (C$971) | C$2,291 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 738 ман (C$587) | C$1,332 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110 ман (C$87) | C$124 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 788 ман (C$627) | C$1,235 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 478 ман (C$380) | C$875 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 62 ман (C$50) | C$68 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17 ман (C$14) | C$54 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 597 ман (C$475) | C$311 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 272 ман (C$216) | C$140 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 ман (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 ман (C$5.99) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51 ман (C$41) | C$57 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 90 ман (C$71) | C$41 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 169 ман (C$134) | C$105 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 123 ман (C$98) | C$117 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,526 ман (C$26,661) | C$22,942 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.99 ман (C$0.78) | C$1.66 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 24 ман (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10 ман (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8 ман (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11 ман (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42 ман (C$34) | C$77 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (C$5.83) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6 ман (C$5.13) | C$4.17 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 ман (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.65 ман (C$2.10) | C$3.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.13 ман (C$2.49) | C$2.78 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 ман (C$10) | C$20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24 ман (C$19) | C$53 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 ман (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38 ман (C$30) | C$135 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62 ман (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 ман (C$5.00) | C$4.71 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.78 ман (C$2.21) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 977 ман (C$777) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (C$0.07) | C$0.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 97 ман (C$77) | C$37 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6 ман (C$5.08) | C$11 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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