Baku, Azerbaijan
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Baku, Azerbaijan: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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76%
Quality of life -
20%
Cost of living -
53%
Connectivity -
91%
Weather
56
General
| Currency | AZN |
| Population (in millions) | 2.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Yasamal, Baku City |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 70 |
| Top selling local beer | Efes |
| Most popular local dish | Plov |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Heydar Aliyev Center |
| Discount airline | Wizzair |
| Major airline | Azerbaijan Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Yandex Taxi |
| Primary train stations | Baku Central Station, Baku South Station, Baku West Station |
| Primary airports | Heydar Aliyev International, Ganja International, Zabrat Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 150000 AZN |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Baku is located at 28 May Street, Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 40 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | TechnoMarket |
| Best internet carrier | Azercell |
| Primary cellular carrier | Azercell |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 40 AZN |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Azercell |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $14,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $14000 |
| Sales tax rate | 18% |
| Income tax rate | 20% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 200 AZN |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Bank of Baku |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | |
| Polution per square meter | 2,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
76%
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70%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
119%
Property to income -
30%
Crime -
47%
Healthcare -
91%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | AZN 692 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.77% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | AZN 328 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | AZN 9,147 |
Cost of living
20%
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Purchasing Power
35%
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Rent
9%
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Food
27%
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Restaurant
30%
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Workspace
75%
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Transport
37%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | AZN 574.30 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | AZN 326.58 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | AZN 1,104.44 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | AZN 572.90 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | AZN 37.33 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | AZN 2.23 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | AZN 0.73 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | AZN 2.33 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | AZN 7.67 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | AZN 0.93 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | AZN 10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | AZN 2.19 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | AZN 4.05 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | AZN 5.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | AZN 7.45 |
| Apples (1kg) | AZN 1.59 |
| Oranges (1kg) | AZN 2.49 |
| Potato (1kg) | AZN 1.18 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | AZN 0.85 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | AZN 3.25 |
| Tomato (1kg) | AZN 2.44 |
| Banana (1kg) | AZN 2.67 |
| Onion (1kg) | AZN 0.80 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | AZN 13.18 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | AZN 10.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | AZN 50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | AZN 9.90 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | AZN 2.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | AZN 4.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | AZN 0.99 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | AZN 0.55 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | AZN 5.02 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | AZN 91.12 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | AZN 0.07 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | AZN 26.44 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | AZN 55.92 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | AZN 37.33 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | AZN 8.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | AZN 0.40 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | AZN 21.74 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | AZN 1.09 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | AZN 35,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | AZN 39,309.53 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | AZN 1.60 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | AZN 1.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | AZN 6.00 |
