🇦🇿 Middle East & North Africa
Baku, Azerbaijan
Middle East & North Africa ✓ Live Numbeo data
Very cheap; oil-funded modern infrastructure; gateway to Caucasus
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Baku climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 101,106 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 153 Mbps | 139 Mbps | 4 ms | 96,047 |
| Mobile | 110 Mbps | 33.8 Mbps | 16 ms | 5,059 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1.7 AZN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $572 | AZN 972 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,106 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,116 | AZN 3,598 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $571 | AZN 971 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $535 | AZN 909 |
| 1BR outside center | $317 | AZN 539 |
| 3BR city center | $1,029 | AZN 1,750 |
| 3BR outside center | $542 | AZN 921 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $209 | AZN 355 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $119 | AZN 202 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $8.82 | AZN 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $38.24 | AZN 65.00 |
| Fast food combo | $8.24 | AZN 14.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $5.26 | AZN 8.95 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $0.95 | AZN 1.61 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $64 | AZN 109 |
| Phone plan / mo | $11 | AZN 19.20 |
| Internet / mo | $16 | AZN 26.40 |
| Gym membership / mo | $48 | AZN 81.88 |
| Cinema ticket | $5.59 | AZN 9.50 |
| Preschool / mo | $319 | AZN 542 |
| International school / yr | $6,740 | AZN 11,458 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $20,588 | AZN 35,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Azerbaijan
Country-level research that applies to living in Baku — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo