Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7 ман ($3.98) | $15 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман ($4.59) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.29 ман ($1.94) | $4.26 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.95 ман ($1.15) | $0.88 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.15 ман ($1.27) | $2.94 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.34 ман ($1.37) | $4.11 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.64 ман ($2.73) | $6 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.67 ман ($0.99) | $3.31 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.13 ман ($0.66) | $1.67 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.43 ман ($1.43) | $3.32 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13 ман ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.99 ман ($1.17) | $1.99 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.73 ман ($0.43) | $2.06 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 873 ман ($514) | $2,210 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 554 ман ($326) | $1,548 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54 ман ($32) | $178 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555 ман ($327) | $1,530 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 390 ман ($230) | $1,114 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 38 ман ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 18 ман ($10) | $50 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 456 ман ($268) | $272 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 242 ман ($142) | $128 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 14 ман ($8) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 ман ($4.69) | $22 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 88 ман ($52) | $47 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71 ман ($42) | $43 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 171 ман ($101) | $87 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 133 ман ($78) | $109 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,648 ман ($18,625) | $23,539 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.92 ман ($0.54) | $0.64 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29 ман ($17) | $74 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.50 ман ($3.24) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 ман ($5.43) | $16 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 ман ($23) | $113 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.27 ман ($1.92) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.51 ман ($3.24) | $3.47 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.93 ман ($3.49) | $4.91 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман ($1.32) | $3.65 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.16 ман ($1.86) | $1.81 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 ман ($5.19) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27 ман ($16) | $46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13 ман ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35 ман ($21) | $205 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84 ман ($49) | $79 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман ($6) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.44 ман ($3.20) | $5.05 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.96 ман ($2.33) | $5.81 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.07 ман ($0.04) | $0.51 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 72 ман ($42) | $50 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.22 ман ($3.07) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 63% cheaper than in United States
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