Cost of living in Baku, Azerbaijan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 ман (C$9) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.08 ман (C$2.41) | C$5.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.98 ман (C$1.55) | C$1.98 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.20 ман (C$1.72) | C$4.48 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.40 ман (C$1.88) | C$3.04 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.96 ман (C$3.88) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.74 ман (C$1.36) | C$4.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.14 ман (C$0.89) | C$3.76 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 ман (C$1.72) | C$3.41 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 ман (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.58 ман (C$1.23) | C$2.48 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.68 ман (C$0.53) | C$1.93 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 860 ман (C$672) | C$2,136 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 504 ман (C$394) | C$1,241 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 64 ман (C$50) | C$133 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 735 ман (C$575) | C$1,120 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 401 ман (C$314) | C$806 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 ман (C$40) | C$66 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22 ман (C$17) | C$54 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 616 ман (C$482) | C$311 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 184 ман (C$144) | C$97 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 ман (C$9) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 ман (C$5.64) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78 ман (C$61) | C$60 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78 ман (C$61) | C$39 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188 ман (C$147) | C$98 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176 ман (C$138) | C$117 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,832 ман (C$27,224) | C$22,935 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 ман (C$0.78) | C$1.42 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26 ман (C$20) | C$67 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 7 ман (C$5.82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 ман (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 ман (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42 ман (C$33) | C$77 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (C$5.11) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.21 ман (C$3.29) | C$3.85 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.69 ман (C$4.45) | C$4.28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман (C$1.76) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.41 ман (C$1.88) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 ман (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 ман (C$25) | C$52 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 ман (C$32) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91 ман (C$71) | C$96 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 ман (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.29 ман (C$4.13) | C$5.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.60 ман (C$2.03) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 877 ман (C$686) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 ман (C$72) | C$35 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.86 ман (C$3.80) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 504 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,944 (3,767 ман) in Baku.
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