What is the cost of living in Baku?

The cost of living in Baku is 76.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 23.2). Groceries are 66.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 60.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AZN 950 per month. Local purchasing power index is 46.8 (NYC = 100).

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · #449 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Baku?

Q: Should I move to Baku?

Baku, Azerbaijan has a cost of living 76.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 23.2). It is ranked #449 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 46.8 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

76.8% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-76.8%

vs NYC

AZN 950

1-BR, city centre

46.8

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Baku

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

23.2 Affordable

Rent

11.3 Very affordable

Groceries

33.3 Very affordable

Restaurants

39.4 Affordable

Purchasing Power

46.8 Weak

Rent in Baku

1-BR, city centre AZN 950/mo

1-BR, outside centre AZN 547/mo

3-BR, city centre AZN 1,800/mo

3-BR, outside centre AZN 904/mo

Save by going outside centre 42% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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