Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13 ман (¥1,097) | ¥1,028 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман (¥652) | ¥723 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.28 ман (¥352) | ¥519 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.20 ман (¥181) | ¥197 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.00 ман (¥165) | ¥316 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.30 ман (¥271) | ¥629 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 ман (¥554) | ¥962 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.62 ман (¥133) | ¥902 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37 ман (¥113) | ¥574 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.11 ман (¥173) | ¥285 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 ман (¥1,779) | ¥1,208 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.94 ман (¥159) | ¥184 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.50 ман (¥41) | ¥206 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 685 ман (¥56,260) | ¥326,267 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 683 ман (¥56,030) | ¥171,772 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 168 ман (¥13,767) | ¥28,488 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 530 ман (¥43,508) | ¥157,603 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 552 ман (¥45,303) | ¥82,713 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 132 ман (¥10,860) | ¥24,082 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 ман (¥1,504) | ¥4,699 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 935 ман (¥76,750) | ¥47,482 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 371 ман (¥30,477) | ¥32,093 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 ман (¥1,106) | ¥1,313 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.00 ман (¥246) | ¥1,878 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69 ман (¥5,676) | ¥6,136 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 73 ман (¥6,025) | ¥5,199 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 148 ман (¥12,128) | ¥8,989 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 106 ман (¥8,735) | ¥13,588 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,804 ман (¥2,446,551) | ¥2,700,660 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.43 ман (¥117) | ¥165 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 24 ман (¥1,975) | ¥10,143 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ман (¥821) | ¥2,497 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ман (¥1,231) | ¥1,967 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46 ман (¥3,780) | ¥5,380 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (¥575) | ¥650 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 ман (¥718) | ¥938 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 ман (¥502) | ¥702 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.05 ман (¥250) | ¥218 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.35 ман (¥275) | ¥216 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7 ман (¥556) | ¥3,927 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Azerbaijan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25 ман (¥2,077) | ¥4,141 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 ман (¥1,314) | ¥3,600 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36 ман (¥2,961) | ¥4,000 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 ман (¥7,036) | ¥5,993 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман (¥858) | ¥984 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.59 ман (¥376) | ¥472 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.45 ман (¥283) | ¥575 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 ман (¥123,134) | ¥101,122 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.07 ман (¥6) | ¥52 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 64 ман (¥5,219) | ¥9,280 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 ман (¥838) | ¥592 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 843 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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