Cost of living in Azerbaijan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Azerbaijan is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 ман ($14) | $20 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 ман ($12) | $11 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 ман ($4.40) | $5.41 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.25 ман ($1.32) | $1.05 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.23 ман ($1.89) | $4.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.08 ман ($1.81) | $4.44 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 ман ($5.79) | $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.95 ман ($1.14) | $4.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.57 ман ($0.92) | $2.11 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.14 ман ($1.26) | $3.73 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17 ман ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.02 ман ($1.18) | $2.85 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.06 ман ($0.62) | $2.63 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Azerbaijan is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,018 ман ($598) | $2,825 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 668 ман ($392) | $2,120 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 88 ман ($52) | $220 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 811 ман ($476) | $1,986 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 426 ман ($250) | $1,493 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 61 ман ($36) | $160 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 16 ман ($10) | $60 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 584 ман ($343) | $265 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 239 ман ($140) | $138 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 ман ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 ман ($10) | $33 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Azerbaijan is 30% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 85 ман ($50) | $57 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 134 ман ($78) | $55 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 345 ман ($202) | $101 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 170 ман ($100) | $136 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Azerbaijan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,196 ман ($13,613) | $29,353 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.39 ман ($0.81) | $0.96 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33 ман ($19) | $78 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Azerbaijan is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.74 ман ($3.37) | $9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 ман ($8) | $24 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 54 ман ($32) | $164 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман ($4.11) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8 ман ($4.62) | $4.87 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10 ман ($5.77) | $6 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00 ман ($2.35) | $4.81 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.69 ман ($1.58) | $2.38 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 ман ($15) | $29 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Azerbaijan is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Azerbaijan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 ман ($28) | $59 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 15 ман ($9) | $29 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 125 ман ($73) | $101 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10 ман ($5.87) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 ман ($3.92) | $5.76 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.80 ман ($1.65) | $7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 ман ($880) | $512 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.05 ман ($0.03) | $0.58 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 ман ($59) | $63 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8 ман ($4.55) | $10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,020 prices entered by 2,161 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Azerbaijan is 59% cheaper than in United States
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