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Cost of Living in Baku

Baku, Bakı, Azerbaijan · Population 2,300,500 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Azerbaijan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₼965 ($568)
Couple, monthly₼1,724 ($1,014)
Family of four, monthly₼2,241 ($1,319)

Estimated Prices in Baku

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₼9.95 ($5.85)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₼39.78 ($23.40)per meal
Cappuccino₼2.98 ($1.76)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₼225 ($133)per month
Monthly public transport pass₼36.47 ($21.45)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₼96.14 ($56.55)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₼27.85 ($16.38)per month
Fitness club membership₼27.85 ($16.38)per month
Cinema ticket₼7.29 ($4.29)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₼434 ($255)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₼302 ($178)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₼906 ($533)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Baku is ₼995 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₼965 ($568) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₼1,255 ($738) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₼302 ($178)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Azerbaijan

Sumqayıt

Sumqayıt · pop. 341,200

₼775 ($456) / mo

Gəncə

Gəncə · pop. 331,400

₼775 ($456) / mo

Mingəçevir

Mingəçevir · pop. 106,100

₼728 ($428) / mo

Xırdalan

Abşeron · pop. 100,900

₼728 ($428) / mo

Keşlə

Bakı · pop. 100,626

₼728 ($428) / mo

Naxçıvan

Naxçıvan · pop. 95,100

₼728 ($428) / mo

Şatrovka

Salyan · pop. 86,500

₼728 ($428) / mo

Qaraçuxur

Bakı · pop. 85,900

₼728 ($428) / mo

Living in Baku

Baku is the capital and one of the key cities in Azerbaijan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₼965 ($568), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₼302 ($178) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₼2,241 ($1,319) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₼1,724 ($1,014) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Baku is ₼995 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₼1,255 ($738) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baku expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₼965 ($568) per month in Baku including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Azerbaijan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Baku?
A net salary of around ₼1,255 ($738) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Baku with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Baku is ₼995 ($585).
How much is rent in Baku?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₼434 ($255) per month in the city centre and ₼302 ($178) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₼906 ($533).
Is Baku cheaper than Azerbaijan on average?
No — Baku is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Azerbaijan average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Baku?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₼225 ($133) in Baku. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₼10 ($6) and a cappuccino runs around ₼3 ($2).
How do transport costs in Baku compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Baku is estimated at ₼36 ($21). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Baku are estimates based on Azerbaijan national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,300,500) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.