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Cost of Living in Saray

Saray, Abşeron, Azerbaijan · Population 10,693

▼ -16% vs Azerbaijan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₼650 ($382)
Couple, monthly₼1,156 ($680)
Family of four, monthly₼1,497 ($880)

Estimated Prices in Saray

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₼6.89 ($4.05)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₼27.54 ($16.20)per meal
Cappuccino₼2.07 ($1.22)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₼156 ($91.80)per month
Monthly public transport pass₼25.25 ($14.85)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₼66.56 ($39.15)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₼19.28 ($11.34)per month
Fitness club membership₼19.28 ($11.34)per month
Cinema ticket₼5.05 ($2.97)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₼274 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₼191 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₼572 ($337)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Saray is ₼689 ($405) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₼650 ($382) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₼845 ($497) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₼191 ($112)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Corat

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Sumqayıt

8 km away · Sumqayıt

Xırdalan

10 km away · Abşeron

Binəqədi

11 km away · Bakı

Sulutəpə

12 km away · Bakı

Biləcəri

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M.Ə. Rəsulzadə

15 km away · Bakı

Hacı Zeynalabdin

17 km away · Sumqayıt

Other Major Cities in Azerbaijan

Baku

Bakı · pop. 2,300,500

₼965 ($568) / mo

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

Living in Saray

Saray is one of the key cities in Azerbaijan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₼650 ($382), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₼191 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₼1,497 ($880) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₼1,156 ($680) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Saray is ₼689 ($405). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₼845 ($497) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saray expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₼650 ($382) per month in Saray including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Azerbaijan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Saray?
A net salary of around ₼845 ($497) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Saray with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Saray is ₼689 ($405).
How much is rent in Saray?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₼274 ($161) per month in the city centre and ₼191 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₼572 ($337).
Is Saray cheaper than Azerbaijan on average?
Yes — Saray is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Azerbaijan average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Saray?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₼156 ($92) in Saray. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₼7 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ₼2 ($1).
How do transport costs in Saray compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Saray is estimated at ₼25 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Saray are estimates based on Azerbaijan national averages adjusted for city size (population 10,693). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.