Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Azerbaijan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 ман (98元) | 36元 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 ман (85元) | 37元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 ман (31元) | 13元 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.25 ман (9元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.23 ман (14元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.08 ман (13元) | 11元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 ман (41元) | 51元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.95 ман (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.57 ман (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.14 ман (9元) | 6元 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 ман (72元) | 89元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.02 ман (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.06 ман (4.42元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Azerbaijan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,018 ман (4,258元) | 15,701元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 668 ман (2,792元) | 7,613元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 88 ман (370元) | 474元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 811 ман (3,392元) | 6,823元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 426 ман (1,781元) | 3,937元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 61 ман (254元) | 313元 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16 ман (68元) | 101元 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 584 ман (2,443元) | 1,340元 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 239 ман (1,000元) | 542元 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 ман (74元) | 35元 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 ман (70元) | 48元 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Azerbaijan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 85 ман (354元) | 415元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 ман (559元) | 280元 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 ман (1,441元) | 574元 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170 ман (710元) | 717元 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Azerbaijan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,114 ман (84,117元) | 152,522元 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.39 ман (5.79元) | 8元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 32 ман (134元) | 245元 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Azerbaijan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.74 ман (24元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 ман (60元) | 45元 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 54 ман (228元) | 111元 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (29元) | 47元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 ман (33元) | 44元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 ман (41元) | 32元 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00 ман (17元) | 9元 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.69 ман (11元) | 12元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 ман (110元) | 79元 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is about the same as in China | ||||
| Azerbaijan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 ман (201元) | 225元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 ман (61元) | 110元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 ман (523元) | 253元 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман (42元) | 74元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 ман (28元) | 27元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.80 ман (12元) | 12元 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 ман (6,273元) | 3,708元 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.05 ман (0.21元) | 1.19元 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 ман (422元) | 411元 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 ман (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,288 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
4.182
CNY
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 18% cheaper than in China
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