- Cost of Living
- Azerbaijan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 ман (¥697) | ¥1,006 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 ман (¥544) | ¥711 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.43 ман (¥219) | ¥445 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.80 ман (¥115) | ¥198 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.27 ман (¥146) | ¥270 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.79 ман (¥178) | ¥689 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.21 ман (¥269) | ¥889 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.68 ман (¥108) | ¥637 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.01 ман (¥65) | ¥430 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.84 ман (¥118) | ¥262 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 ман (¥779) | ¥1,549 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.46 ман (¥94) | ¥212 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.47 ман (¥30) | ¥195 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 888 ман (¥56,832) | ¥242,113 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 490 ман (¥31,363) | ¥121,422 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 102 ман (¥6,541) | ¥21,895 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 517 ман (¥33,044) | ¥116,929 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 393 ман (¥25,120) | ¥79,022 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 61 ман (¥3,885) | ¥12,611 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26 ман (¥1,655) | ¥4,156 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 877 ман (¥56,098) | ¥55,558 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 190 ман (¥12,182) | ¥16,830 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 ман (¥699) | ¥693 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 ман (¥443) | ¥1,827 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 61 ман (¥3,915) | ¥7,207 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86 ман (¥5,502) | ¥4,012 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 123 ман (¥7,839) | ¥8,544 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 ман (¥14,347) | ¥15,007 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,500 ман (¥1,951,140) | ¥2,657,440 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.93 ман (¥60) | ¥147 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 24 ман (¥1,565) | ¥11,877 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 ман (¥746) | ¥1,278 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 ман (¥584) | ¥1,016 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 37 ман (¥2,352) | ¥4,123 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 ман (¥392) | ¥630 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 ман (¥417) | ¥711 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 ман (¥386) | ¥484 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман (¥144) | ¥145 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.41 ман (¥154) | ¥213 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 ман (¥671) | ¥2,946 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 ман (¥2,864) | ¥4,119 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (¥888) | ¥3,373 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 41 ман (¥2,639) | ¥12,005 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 ман (¥5,123) | ¥8,157 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 ман (¥748) | ¥903 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.94 ман (¥380) | ¥498 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.77 ман (¥241) | ¥551 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 899 ман (¥57,506) | ¥49,094 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.12 ман (¥8) | ¥56 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 87 ман (¥5,569) | ¥10,056 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.90 ман (¥314) | ¥474 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
63.972
JPY
/
AZN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,263 prices entered by 382 different people.
Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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