Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 ман (¥426) | ¥941 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман (¥490) | ¥695 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.29 ман (¥207) | ¥426 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.95 ман (¥123) | ¥203 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.15 ман (¥135) | ¥244 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.34 ман (¥147) | ¥653 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.64 ман (¥292) | ¥888 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.67 ман (¥105) | ¥792 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.13 ман (¥71) | ¥389 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.43 ман (¥153) | ¥306 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13 ман (¥841) | ¥1,351 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.99 ман (¥125) | ¥185 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.73 ман (¥46) | ¥246 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 77% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 873 ман (¥54,900) | ¥295,978 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 554 ман (¥34,826) | ¥169,167 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54 ман (¥3,415) | ¥25,258 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555 ман (¥34,904) | ¥144,655 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 390 ман (¥24,545) | ¥80,593 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38 ман (¥2,386) | ¥13,235 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 ман (¥1,114) | ¥4,060 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 456 ман (¥28,694) | ¥55,604 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 242 ман (¥15,209) | ¥10,692 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 ман (¥862) | ¥778 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 ман (¥502) | ¥2,599 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 88 ман (¥5,508) | ¥6,849 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71 ман (¥4,483) | ¥4,780 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 171 ман (¥10,765) | ¥8,249 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 133 ман (¥8,380) | ¥12,511 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,648 ман (¥1,990,435) | ¥2,585,890 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.92 ман (¥58) | ¥135 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29 ман (¥1,808) | ¥10,445 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.50 ман (¥346) | ¥1,225 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 ман (¥580) | ¥1,626 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 ман (¥2,444) | ¥6,148 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.27 ман (¥205) | ¥812 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.51 ман (¥347) | ¥655 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.93 ман (¥373) | ¥501 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман (¥141) | ¥170 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16 ман (¥199) | ¥229 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 ман (¥555) | ¥2,983 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 ман (¥1,686) | ¥3,633 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 ман (¥846) | ¥3,657 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 ман (¥2,220) | ¥12,969 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84 ман (¥5,287) | ¥6,422 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман (¥653) | ¥1,122 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.44 ман (¥342) | ¥445 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.96 ман (¥249) | ¥556 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.07 ман (¥4) | ¥40 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 72 ман (¥4,500) | ¥9,497 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.22 ман (¥328) | ¥525 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 920 prices entered by 174 different people.
Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 64% cheaper than in Japan
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