Cost of living in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 76% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 75% | |||
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| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Baku | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10 ман (CHF 5.44) | CHF 27 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 ман (CHF 4.58) | CHF 16 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.90 ман (CHF 2.10) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.10 ман (CHF 1.13) | CHF 1.67 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.43 ман (CHF 1.31) | CHF 8 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.49 ман (CHF 1.34) | CHF 3.66 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.76 ман (CHF 2.02) | CHF 11 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.56 ман (CHF 0.84) | CHF 3.95 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.25 ман (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.65 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.08 ман (CHF 1.12) | CHF 2.01 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 ман (CHF 11) | CHF 16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.91 ман (CHF 1.03) | CHF 2.61 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.50 ман (CHF 0.27) | CHF 2.79 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 85% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Baku | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 692 ман (CHF 373) | CHF 3,991 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 618 ман (CHF 332) | CHF 3,124 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122 ман (CHF 65) | CHF 160 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 588 ман (CHF 316) | CHF 2,486 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 472 ман (CHF 254) | CHF 1,680 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 57 ман (CHF 31) | CHF 123 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20 ман (CHF 11) | CHF 50 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 694 ман (CHF 374) | CHF 594 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 225 ман (CHF 121) | CHF 116 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 ман (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 ман (CHF 4.16) | CHF 25 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 45% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Baku | Geneva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 52 ман (CHF 28) | CHF 108 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71 ман (CHF 38) | CHF 54 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 156 ман (CHF 84) | CHF 126 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 144 ман (CHF 77) | CHF 189 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 75% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Baku | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,804 ман (CHF 16,037) | CHF 32,454 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 ман (CHF 0.64) | CHF 1.95 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 ман (CHF 11) | CHF 70 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 ман (CHF 4.24) | CHF 35 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 68% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Baku | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ман (CHF 5.12) | CHF 12 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 ман (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 38 ман (CHF 20) | CHF 125 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (CHF 3.94) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.13 ман (CHF 2.76) | CHF 4.29 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.94 ман (CHF 3.20) | CHF 4.96 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.63 ман (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.99 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.80 ман (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.99 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 ман (CHF 4.55) | CHF 39 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 68% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Baku | Geneva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 ман (CHF 15) | CHF 88 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (CHF 8) | CHF 38 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38 ман (CHF 20) | CHF 119 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 ман (CHF 36) | CHF 110 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (CHF 5.99) | CHF 24 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.32 ман (CHF 2.86) | CHF 4.87 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.84 ман (CHF 1.53) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 977 ман (CHF 525) | CHF 589 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.33 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70 ман (CHF 38) | CHF 92 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 ман (CHF 3.92) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 76% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 313 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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