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

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Baku

Affordable: goedkoper dan 77.6% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #449 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 22.2% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Very affordable

Boodschappen

Weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Baku

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	AZN 950/mo ≈ $559	AZN 547/mo ≈ $322	42%
3-Kamer	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