- Cost of Living
- Azerbaijan
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 ман (¥764) | ¥1,038 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 ман (¥575) | ¥691 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.45 ман (¥229) | ¥436 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.74 ман (¥116) | ¥203 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.37 ман (¥158) | ¥288 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.54 ман (¥169) | ¥777 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.54 ман (¥302) | ¥927 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.68 ман (¥112) | ¥697 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00 ман (¥67) | ¥416 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.81 ман (¥120) | ¥277 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10 ман (¥675) | ¥1,538 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.41 ман (¥94) | ¥199 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.49 ман (¥33) | ¥198 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 862 ман (¥57,390) | ¥218,000 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 483 ман (¥32,172) | ¥123,235 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107 ман (¥7,134) | ¥21,518 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 535 ман (¥35,628) | ¥110,576 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 388 ман (¥25,829) | ¥71,567 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 67 ман (¥4,481) | ¥12,926 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 ман (¥1,663) | ¥4,101 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 720 ман (¥47,926) | ¥55,558 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 148 ман (¥9,862) | ¥16,537 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 ман (¥566) | ¥711 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 ман (¥479) | ¥1,838 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 64 ман (¥4,253) | ¥7,197 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 85 ман (¥5,643) | ¥4,336 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 115 ман (¥7,653) | ¥8,421 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 133 ман (¥8,824) | ¥13,972 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,607 ман (¥2,304,058) | ¥2,510,720 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.91 ман (¥61) | ¥145 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 26 ман (¥1,737) | ¥11,257 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 ман (¥1,000) | ¥1,278 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 ман (¥801) | ¥1,019 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40 ман (¥2,660) | ¥3,622 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 ман (¥500) | ¥612 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.87 ман (¥324) | ¥707 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 ман (¥404) | ¥455 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.33 ман (¥155) | ¥137 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.26 ман (¥150) | ¥229 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 ман (¥720) | ¥2,862 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 44 ман (¥2,910) | ¥3,989 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (¥950) | ¥3,357 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 39 ман (¥2,589) | ¥14,181 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 66 ман (¥4,387) | ¥7,538 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (¥735) | ¥964 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.76 ман (¥383) | ¥487 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.30 ман (¥220) | ¥586 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 794 ман (¥52,873) | ¥49,094 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.16 ман (¥11) | ¥56 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 ман (¥7,441) | ¥10,897 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.74 ман (¥316) | ¥468 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
66.579
JPY
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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