- Cost of Living
- Azerbaijan
- United Kingdom
- Baku
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baku, Azerbaijan compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 ман (£2.94) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6.00 ман (£2.52) | £5.50 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.58 ман (£1.50) | £3.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.76 ман (£0.74) | £0.81 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1.50 ман (£0.63) | £2.15 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.71 ман (£1.14) | £1.37 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.26 ман (£1.79) | £4.65 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.67 ман (£0.70) | £1.77 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.10 ман (£0.46) | £0.79 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.02 ман (£0.43) | £1.64 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7 ман (£2.73) | £7 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.28 ман (£0.54) | £1.76 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.85 ман (£0.36) | £0.76 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,433 ман (£602) | £1,307 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 550 ман (£231) | £1,091 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 111 ман (£47) | £181 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 450 ман (£189) | £686 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 214 ман (£90) | £568 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 63 ман (£26) | £117 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 22 ман (£9) | £22 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 785 ман (£330) | £356 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 201 ман (£85) | £79 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 ман (£4.74) | £8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 ман (£3.54) | £12 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 51 ман (£22) | £67 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 49 ман (£20) | £32 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 104 ман (£44) | £60 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100 ман (£42) | £64 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000 ман (£8,404) | £17,989 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.87 ман (£0.37) | £1.14 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17 ман (£7) | £60 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 ман (£3.79) | £18 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ман (£4.24) | £3.17 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 ман (£4.31) | £5.88 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 31 ман (£13) | £61 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.66 ман (£2.38) | £2.60 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.96 ман (£1.67) | £1.39 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.88 ман (£2.47) | £3.06 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.66 ман (£1.12) | £1.57 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.39 ман (£1.00) | £1.96 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 ман (£3.76) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35 ман (£15) | £36 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (£5.88) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 52 ман (£22) | £68 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 ман (£17) | £56 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 9 ман (£3.88) | £7 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.11 ман (£1.73) | £2.76 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 ман (£0.84) | £4.24 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 794 ман (£334) | £401 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (£0.03) | £0.04 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57 ман (£24) | £37 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.50 ман (£1.05) | £9 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,359 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.42021
GBP
/
AZN
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Cost of living in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,454
(3,459 ман)
in Baku.
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