Cost of Living in Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku is a city in Azerbaijan, where a single person can expect to spend about $840 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $510 per month, or $300 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 86 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Baku scores 60/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 88°F and winter highs around 45°F, with roughly 221 sunny days a year.
Baku Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Baku
How Baku Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Baku is cheaper than 82% of them, but sits in the bottom 16% for healthcare.
| Metric | Baku | World rank | Rank in Asia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $840 | #59 of 340 | #30 of 65 |
| Safety | 60/100 | #186 of 340 | #46 of 65 |
| Healthcare | 48/100 | #289 of 340 | #56 of 65 |
| Internet speed | 86 Mbps | #254 of 340 | #40 of 65 |
| Walkability | 55/100 | #166 of 340 | #26 of 65 |
| Public transit | 55/100 | #104 of 340 | #22 of 65 |
| Food scene | 75/100 | #156 of 340 | #50 of 65 |
| Air quality | 78/100 | #214 of 340 | #24 of 65 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Baku
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Baku.
- Kathmandu, Nepal — $431/mo, 49% cheaper, safety 58/100
- Dalat, Vietnam — $520/mo, 38% cheaper, safety 78/100
- Guilin, China — $671/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 62/100
- Jakarta, Indonesia — $711/mo, 15% cheaper, safety 60/100
Baku FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Baku?
A single person should budget around $840 per month in Baku, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Baku?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Baku averages $510 per month, dropping to about $300 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,008.
Is Baku safe?
Baku scores 60/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 65/100.
How fast is the internet in Baku?
Median download speeds in Baku are around 86 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 15 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Azerbaijan offer a digital nomad visa?
Azerbaijan does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders should check current entry requirements before traveling.
What is the weather like in Baku?
Baku sees summer highs around 88°F and winter highs near 45°F, with about 221 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 45 days.
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