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Cost of Living Guide in Azerbaijan

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Azerbaijan offers a low cost of living, about 27% cheaper overall (including rent) than the Asia average and 24% cheaper for consumer prices excluding rent. It stands out as one of the more affordable options in the region, with Baku as the priciest city but still budget-friendly for expats. No home country comparison available.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$400-600 USD (living like a local: modest housing outside center, street food, buses)
Comfortable
$800-1,200 USD (decent 1BR in Baku, mix of home cooking and dining out, occasional taxis)
Family of four
$2,000-3,000 USD (nice 3BR apartment, international groceries, car, private schools)

Azerbaijan delivers excellent value for money, being 27% cheaper overall than the Asia average—ideal for expats stretching budgets in a modernizing hub like Baku.

Economic & Living Costs in Azerbaijan
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

8-25 AZN
Avg: 16.5 AZN
-13.2% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

40-100 AZN
Avg: 70 AZN
0.0% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

12-15 AZN
Avg: 13.5 AZN
+4.0% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

2-5 AZN
Avg: 3.5 AZN
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

400-1000 AZN
Avg: 700 AZN
-15.2% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

300-600 AZN
Avg: 450 AZN
+5.9% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

600-2000 AZN
Avg: 1300 AZN
-22.4% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

400-1100 AZN
Avg: 750 AZN
-11.8% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

0.4-0.6 AZN
Avg: 0.5 AZN
+11.1% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

4.8-12 AZN
Avg: 8.4 AZN
+12.0% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

24-60 AZN
Avg: 42 AZN
+2.4% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

1-1.6 AZN
Avg: 1.3 AZN
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

60-150 AZN
Avg: 105 AZN
-0.5% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

20-32 AZN
Avg: 26 AZN
+4.0% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

12-27 AZN
Avg: 19.5 AZN
-13.3% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1.7-3 AZN
Avg: 2.35 AZN
+4.4% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

0.6-1 AZN
Avg: 0.8 AZN
+6.7% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

1.32-4.19 AZN
Avg: 2.75 AZN
+14.7% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

4-11.02 AZN
Avg: 7.51 AZN
-20.9% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

30-100 AZN
Avg: 65 AZN
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

20-50 AZN
Avg: 35 AZN
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

7-15 AZN
Avg: 11 AZN
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

200-900 AZN
Avg: 550 AZN
+22.2% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03