Cost of living in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 57% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria)
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 67% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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Baku | Vienna | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 ман (€3.91) | €14 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 ман (€4.72) | €9 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.24 ман (€1.78) | €6 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.94 ман (€1.07) | €1.27 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.27 ман (€1.25) | €5.12 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.98 ман (€1.09) | €3.40 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.48 ман (€1.91) | €5.95 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.30 ман (€0.72) | €2.12 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.93 ман (€0.51) | €1.96 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.83 ман (€1.01) | €1.02 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18 ман (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1.77 ман (€0.97) | €2.08 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.50 ман (€0.27) | €2.56 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 64% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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Baku | Vienna | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 902 ман (€496) | €1,505 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 548 ман (€302) | €1,104 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 77 ман (€42) | €229 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 574 ман (€316) | €858 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 411 ман (€226) | €624 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 58 ман (€32) | €79 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 ман (€11) | €31 | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | 667 ман (€367) | €333 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 212 ман (€116) | €100 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 ман (€9) | €12 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 ман (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 15% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77 ман (€42) | €99 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75 ман (€41) | €35 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 157 ман (€87) | €85 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 166 ман (€91) | €119 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 60% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,804 ман (€16,399) | €22,965 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 ман (€0.55) | €1.55 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20 ман (€11) | €41 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8 ман (€4.16) | €16 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 51% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 ман (€4.88) | €10 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 ман (€5.33) | €8 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 42 ман (€23) | €123 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.77 ман (€3.18) | €5.27 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.99 ман (€2.74) | €2.95 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.94 ман (€3.27) | €2.71 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.63 ман (€1.45) | €1.27 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.63 ман (€1.45) | €1.90 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 ман (€5.23) | €24 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 38% | |||
Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 38% cheaper than in Vienna (Austria) | ||||
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Baku | Vienna | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21 ман (€12) | €39 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 ман (€24) | €111 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 ман (€37) | €68 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.64 ман (€2.55) | €3.79 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.96 ман (€1.63) | €4.05 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 977 ман (€537) | €494 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (€0.04) | €0.06 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 73 ман (€40) | €42 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.92 ман (€3.26) | €6 | - 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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