What is the cost of living in Baku?

The cost of living in Baku is 66.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 33.6). Groceries are 67.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 60.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AZN 563 per month. Local purchasing power index is 46.4 (NYC = 100).

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan · #452 of 538 cities · 2026

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66.4% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-66.4%

vs NYC

AZN 563

Estimated rent in

46.4

Purchasing Power

Weak

Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Baku

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

33.6 Very affordable

Rent

11.1 Very affordable

Groceries

32.4 Very affordable

Restaurants

39.5 Affordable

Purchasing Power

46.4 Weak

Estimated rent in Baku

1-BR — City centre AZN 563/mo

1-BR — Outside centre AZN 422/mo

3-BR — City centre AZN 981/mo

Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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