Cost of living in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 ман (C$5.36) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 ман (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.24 ман (C$2.45) | C$5.78 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.94 ман (C$1.46) | C$1.98 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.27 ман (C$1.71) | C$4.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.98 ман (C$1.50) | C$3.17 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.48 ман (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.30 ман (C$0.98) | C$4.24 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.93 ман (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.83 ман (C$1.38) | C$3.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 ман (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.77 ман (C$1.34) | C$2.48 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.50 ман (C$0.38) | C$1.93 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 902 ман (C$681) | C$2,136 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 548 ман (C$414) | C$1,241 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77 ман (C$58) | C$124 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574 ман (C$433) | C$1,120 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 411 ман (C$310) | C$805 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 58 ман (C$43) | C$66 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 ман (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 667 ман (C$503) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 212 ман (C$160) | C$97 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 ман (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ман (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77 ман (C$58) | C$60 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75 ман (C$56) | C$39 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 157 ман (C$119) | C$98 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 166 ман (C$125) | C$117 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 53% 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 | 29,804 ман (C$22,500) | C$22,942 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 ман (C$0.75) | C$1.40 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 ман (C$15) | C$67 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 ман (C$5.71) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 ман (C$7) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 ман (C$7) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42 ман (C$31) | C$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.77 ман (C$4.36) | C$6 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.99 ман (C$3.76) | C$3.85 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.94 ман (C$4.49) | C$4.33 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.63 ман (C$1.98) | C$3.16 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.63 ман (C$1.98) | C$2.46 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 ман (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Baku | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21 ман (C$16) | C$51 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (C$11) | C$27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 ман (C$33) | C$135 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 ман (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.64 ман (C$3.50) | C$5.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.96 ман (C$2.23) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 977 ман (C$737) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 73 ман (C$55) | C$37 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.92 ман (C$4.47) | C$11 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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