Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 ман (¥1,756) | ¥1,035 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 ман (¥1,681) | ¥820 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 ман (¥628) | ¥618 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.38 ман (¥205) | ¥237 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.23 ман (¥278) | ¥335 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.53 ман (¥304) | ¥439 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 ман (¥849) | ¥1,195 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.19 ман (¥188) | ¥822 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.79 ман (¥155) | ¥509 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.37 ман (¥204) | ¥312 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 ман (¥1,616) | ¥1,267 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.56 ман (¥134) | ¥276 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.85 ман (¥73) | ¥293 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,078 ман (¥92,851) | ¥365,082 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 600 ман (¥51,675) | ¥197,811 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 88 ман (¥7,616) | ¥19,132 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 744 ман (¥64,081) | ¥145,654 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 426 ман (¥36,676) | ¥106,059 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 61 ман (¥5,224) | ¥8,349 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16 ман (¥1,399) | ¥4,448 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 532 ман (¥45,831) | ¥74,559 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 239 ман (¥20,591) | ¥25,414 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 ман (¥1,527) | ¥1,338 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 ман (¥1,435) | ¥2,815 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 68% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 85 ман (¥7,300) | ¥9,315 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 ман (¥11,505) | ¥5,103 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 ман (¥29,676) | ¥10,686 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170 ман (¥14,624) | ¥12,189 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 11,256 ман (¥969,403) | ¥3,060,780 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.28 ман (¥110) | ¥169 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 ман (¥2,584) | ¥8,198 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.74 ман (¥494) | ¥2,133 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 ман (¥1,245) | ¥2,551 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 54 ман (¥4,688) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (¥603) | ¥1,337 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 ман (¥677) | ¥930 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 ман (¥847) | ¥622 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00 ман (¥344) | ¥224 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.48 ман (¥472) | ¥188 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24 ман (¥2,050) | ¥4,604 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 ман (¥4,144) | ¥4,908 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12 ман (¥1,038) | ¥3,881 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 148 ман (¥12,751) | ¥8,269 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман (¥861) | ¥1,244 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 ман (¥654) | ¥547 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.29 ман (¥283) | ¥674 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 ман (¥129,187) | ¥51,659 | + 150% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.05 ман (¥4) | ¥52 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 ман (¥8,691) | ¥9,530 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 ман (¥623) | ¥613 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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