Cost of living in Baku, Azerbaijan vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 8% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 ман (34元) | 25元 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман (32元) | 32元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.51 ман (13元) | 8元 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 ман (8元) | 13元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.03 ман (8元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.65 ман (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.63 ман (18元) | 35元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.74 ман (7元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.22 ман (4.64元) | 7元 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.61 ман (10元) | 4.70元 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 ман (54元) | 73元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.83 ман (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.66 ман (2.51元) | 7元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 47% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 848 ман (3,220元) | 1,461元 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 560 ман (2,128元) | 1,200元 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63 ман (240元) | 471元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 581 ман (2,207元) | 1,500元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 411 ман (1,562元) | 700元 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 ман (196元) | 200元 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17 ман (63元) | 51元 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 581 ман (2,206元) | 2,285元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 201 ман (763元) | 657元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 ман (44元) | 44元 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 ман (46元) | 25元 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 28% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78 ман (298元) | 316元 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79 ман (299元) | 234元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188 ман (713元) | 423元 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 172 ман (653元) | 405元 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 35% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,538 ман (115,992元) | 250,728元 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.99 ман (3.76元) | 7元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 ман (102元) | 85元 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 ман (42元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 33% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 ман (34元) | 33元 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 ман (37元) | 12元 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40 ман (150元) | 400元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.77 ман (22元) | 21元 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.62 ман (18元) | 38元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.52 ман (21元) | 26元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман (9元) | 11元 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.56 ман (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 ман (42元) | 15元 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 22% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29 ман (111元) | 62元 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (54元) | 43元 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 ман (153元) | 1,000元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 ман (303元) | 400元 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (43元) | 50元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 ман (20元) | 32元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.70 ман (14元) | 20元 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 877 ман (3,332元) | 4,000元 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (0.31元) | 0.32元 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86 ман (326元) | 486元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.73 ман (22元) | 18元 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 187 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 4,300元 in Tai'an you would need to make just about 3,795元 (999 ман) in Baku.
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