- Cost of Living
- Azerbaijan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11 ман ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 ман ($5.00) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.43 ман ($2.01) | $4.52 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.80 ман ($1.06) | $0.89 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.27 ман ($1.34) | $3.19 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.79 ман ($1.64) | $3.99 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.21 ман ($2.47) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.68 ман ($0.99) | $3.33 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.01 ман ($0.59) | $1.61 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.84 ман ($1.08) | $3.63 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12 ман ($7) | $15 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.46 ман ($0.86) | $1.92 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.47 ман ($0.28) | $2.13 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 888 ман ($522) | $2,046 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 490 ман ($288) | $1,576 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 102 ман ($60) | $176 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 517 ман ($303) | $1,586 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 393 ман ($231) | $1,129 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 61 ман ($36) | $119 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26 ман ($15) | $48 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 877 ман ($515) | $328 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 190 ман ($112) | $120 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 ман ($6) | $11 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7 ман ($4.06) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 61 ман ($36) | $47 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86 ман ($51) | $45 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 123 ман ($72) | $86 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 224 ман ($132) | $115 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,500 ман ($17,915) | $22,381 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.93 ман ($0.55) | $0.78 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 24 ман ($14) | $85 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 ман ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 ман ($5.36) | $18 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 37 ман ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6 ман ($3.60) | $7 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 ман ($3.83) | $3.48 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 ман ($3.55) | $5.13 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман ($1.32) | $3.47 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.41 ман ($1.41) | $1.87 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 ман ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45 ман ($26) | $45 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 41 ман ($24) | $174 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 ман ($47) | $79 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12 ман ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.94 ман ($3.49) | $4.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.77 ман ($2.21) | $5.95 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 899 ман ($528) | $422 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.12 ман ($0.07) | $0.36 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 87 ман ($51) | $53 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.90 ман ($2.88) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.587
USD
/
AZN
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 60% cheaper than in United States
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