Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to United States
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 ман ($5.56) | $19 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 ман ($6) | $10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.56 ман ($3.28) | $5.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.34 ман ($1.38) | $1.08 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.00 ман ($1.18) | $4.97 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.71 ман ($2.19) | $4.65 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 ман ($4.96) | $7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.85 ман ($1.09) | $4.56 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.67 ман ($0.98) | $2.38 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.93 ман ($1.14) | $3.47 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 ман ($13) | $16 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.03 ман ($1.19) | $2.90 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.79 ман ($2.23) | $2.87 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,241 ман ($732) | $2,778 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 799 ман ($471) | $2,116 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 162 ман ($96) | $222 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 967 ман ($571) | $1,936 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 667 ман ($393) | $1,468 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100 ман ($59) | $149 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24 ман ($14) | $61 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 826 ман ($487) | $292 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 371 ман ($219) | $141 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 ман ($8) | $14 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.00 ман ($1.77) | $32 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 69 ман ($41) | $56 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 73 ман ($43) | $48 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 148 ман ($87) | $95 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 133 ман ($79) | $125 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 13,500 ман ($7,962) | $27,555 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.43 ман ($0.84) | $1.02 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 18 ман ($11) | $80 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ман ($5.90) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15 ман ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 46 ман ($27) | $154 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман ($4.13) | $9 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 ман ($4.52) | $4.89 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 ман ($3.60) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.05 ман ($1.80) | $4.94 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.35 ман ($1.97) | $2.19 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 ман ($6) | $29 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 34 ман ($20) | $57 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 16 ман ($9) | $28 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 36 ман ($21) | $234 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 ман ($51) | $94 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.59 ман ($2.70) | $5.47 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.75 ман ($2.21) | $7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 ман ($885) | $546 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.07 ман ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 ман ($71) | $58 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12 ман ($7) | $10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,951 prices entered by 2,779 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 62% cheaper than in United States
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