How expensive is Baku compared to other cities?

Baku ranks #449 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 77.6% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 11.3 and local purchasing power is 46.8.

What is the average rent in Baku?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Baku city centre costs approximately AZN 950 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to AZN 547 (saving 42%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around AZN 1,800.

Is Baku affordable to live in?

Baku is affordable by global standards. Groceries are very affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · 2026

Coste de Vida en Baku

Affordable: más barato que el 77.6% de las ciudades del mundo

Posición #449 de 577 ciudades · Más cara que el 22.2% de las ciudades del mundo

Affordable

Coste de Vida

Very affordable

Alquiler

Very affordable

Supermercado

Weak

Poder Adquisitivo

Índice más bajo = más asequible

Precios de Alquiler en Baku

Apartamento	Centro	Fuera del Centro	Ahorras
1 Dormitorio	AZN 950/mo ≈ $559	AZN 547/mo ≈ $322	42%
3 Dormitorios	AZN 1,800/mo ≈ $1,059	AZN 904/mo ≈ $532	50%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Baku has a cost of living index of 23.2 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

23.2

Index

Sources

0.4

Gap between sources