Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 ман (¥517) | ¥1,145 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман (¥625) | ¥719 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.62 ман (¥275) | ¥437 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.89 ман (¥143) | ¥211 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.16 ман (¥164) | ¥282 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.35 ман (¥254) | ¥815 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.12 ман (¥312) | ¥951 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.33 ман (¥101) | ¥984 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.93 ман (¥70) | ¥421 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.69 ман (¥128) | ¥268 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20 ман (¥1,518) | ¥1,770 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.76 ман (¥133) | ¥217 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.43 ман (¥33) | ¥225 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 685 ман (¥51,923) | ¥194,768 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 438 ман (¥33,218) | ¥126,641 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 219 ман (¥16,615) | ¥21,178 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 659 ман (¥49,969) | ¥142,258 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 429 ман (¥32,544) | ¥80,836 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 174 ман (¥13,226) | ¥13,643 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16 ман (¥1,215) | ¥3,988 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 763 ман (¥57,867) | ¥59,521 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 298 ман (¥22,610) | ¥17,809 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 ман (¥1,227) | ¥665 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 ман (¥673) | ¥2,700 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 77 ман (¥5,821) | ¥7,941 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75 ман (¥5,651) | ¥4,162 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 157 ман (¥11,942) | ¥7,471 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 166 ман (¥12,602) | ¥15,388 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 76% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,804 ман (¥2,260,561) | ¥2,576,380 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.00 ман (¥76) | ¥161 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 ман (¥1,517) | ¥16,725 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.50 ман (¥417) | ¥1,370 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 ман (¥700) | ¥1,955 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 36 ман (¥2,704) | ¥3,523 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.27 ман (¥248) | ¥2,205 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.13 ман (¥313) | ¥648 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 ман (¥464) | ¥409 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.05 ман (¥231) | ¥143 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.52 ман (¥191) | ¥184 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 ман (¥625) | ¥3,583 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22 ман (¥1,656) | ¥4,280 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 ман (¥1,138) | ¥3,593 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 50 ман (¥3,792) | ¥20,657 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91 ман (¥6,881) | ¥6,242 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (¥834) | ¥1,034 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.48 ман (¥416) | ¥533 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.43 ман (¥185) | ¥526 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 ман (¥113,773) | ¥58,872 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.07 ман (¥6) | ¥41 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 77 ман (¥5,804) | ¥11,178 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6 ман (¥481) | ¥554 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 843 prices entered by 98 different people.
Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 59% cheaper than in Japan
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