Cost of living in Baku, Azerbaijan vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 ман (£4.99) | £12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман (£3.70) | £5.43 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.08 ман (£1.40) | £3.30 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.98 ман (£0.90) | £0.93 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.20 ман (£1.00) | £2.39 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.40 ман (£1.10) | £1.96 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.96 ман (£2.26) | £3.47 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.74 ман (£0.79) | £1.71 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.14 ман (£0.52) | £1.30 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.20 ман (£1.00) | £2.12 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 ман (£5.54) | £7 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.58 ман (£0.72) | £1.64 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.68 ман (£0.31) | £1.11 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 860 ман (£392) | £1,100 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 504 ман (£230) | £870 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 64 ман (£29) | £170 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 735 ман (£335) | £599 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 401 ман (£183) | £624 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 ман (£24) | £126 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22 ман (£10) | £21 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 616 ман (£281) | £386 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 184 ман (£84) | £107 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 ман (£5.02) | £6 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 ман (£3.29) | £12 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78 ман (£36) | £62 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 78 ман (£35) | £30 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188 ман (£86) | £66 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 176 ман (£80) | £69 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,832 ман (£15,871) | £18,131 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 ман (£0.46) | £1.24 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26 ман (£12) | £66 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 7 ман (£3.39) | £15 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 ман (£4.04) | £2.95 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 ман (£4.21) | £4.55 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42 ман (£19) | £62 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (£2.98) | £2.75 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.21 ман (£1.92) | £1.30 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.69 ман (£2.59) | £3.71 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман (£1.03) | £1.73 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.41 ман (£1.10) | £1.64 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 ман (£5.22) | £13 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 32 ман (£15) | £33 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (£6) | £18 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 ман (£18) | £66 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91 ман (£41) | £58 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 ман (£5.27) | £8 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.29 ман (£2.41) | £2.90 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.60 ман (£1.18) | £3.86 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 877 ман (£400) | £389 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (£0.04) | £0.10 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 92 ман (£42) | £36 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.86 ман (£2.22) | £9 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,506 (3,306 ман) in Baku.
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