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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Azerbaijan
Spending runs from AZN 204 a month in the poorest fifth to AZN 1,230 in the richest
Per person, whole country
AZN 481
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
AZN 204richest 20%
AZN 1,230
Where people spend money in Azerbaijan
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
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Key facts
The cost of living in Azerbaijan in numbers
Groceries takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 37.5% of spending here, or AZN 180 a month, against 19.7% in a typical country, 17.8 points more.
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs AZN 1,240 here against AZN 1,310 in Turkey, the closest on price.
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 84% of countries. A basket that costs AZN 1,700 at world-middle prices costs AZN 1,240 here.
How living costs in Azerbaijan compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Azerbaijan against other countries
Cheaper than 84% of countries
Where Azerbaijan sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs AZN 1,700 at world-middle prices costs AZN 1,240 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (United Nations Statistics Division), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Azerbaijan?
A typical person in Azerbaijan spends about AZN 481 a month — around AZN 5,770 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Azerbaijan?
By spending, Azerbaijan ranks #105 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about AZN 481 a month, the poorest 20% about AZN 204 and the richest 20% about AZN 1,230. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Azerbaijan in US dollars?
The cost of living in Azerbaijan is about $283 a month, or roughly $3,396 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Azerbaijan?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about AZN 204 a month per person, a typical one around AZN 481, and a comfortable life around AZN 678. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Azerbaijan?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about AZN 180 a month (38% of spending). Then come housing (AZN 53, 11%) and clothing (AZN 49, 10%).
Is the average salary in Azerbaijan enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about AZN 481 a month, while the average take-home pay in Azerbaijan is about AZN 688. For more on incomes, see salaries in Azerbaijan.
Is Azerbaijan an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Azerbaijan is more expensive than 43% of countries worldwide and ranks 13th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan uses the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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