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

Custo de Vida em Baku

Affordable: mais barato que 77.6% das cidades no mundo

Classificada em #449 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 22.2% das cidades mundialmente

Affordable

Custo de Vida

Very affordable

Renda

Very affordable

Supermercado

Weak

Poder de Compra

Índice mais baixo = mais acessível

Preços de Renda em Baku

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	AZN 950/mo ≈ $559	AZN 547/mo ≈ $322	42%
3 Quartos	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