Cost of living in Baku, Azerbaijan vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 43% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 ман (RM21) | RM11 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8 ман (RM20) | RM11 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3.51 ман (RM8) | RM7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.08 ман (RM4.93) | RM5.00 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.03 ман (RM4.81) | RM2.00 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.65 ман (RM6) | RM1.00 | + 527% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.63 ман (RM11) | RM6.00 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.74 ман (RM4.13) | RM5.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.22 ман (RM2.89) | RM2.00 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.61 ман (RM6) | RM8 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 14 ман (RM34) | RM42 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.83 ман (RM4.33) | RM2.00 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.66 ман (RM1.57) | RM1.00 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 17% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 848 ман (RM2,006) | RM1,220 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 560 ман (RM1,326) | RM625 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 63 ман (RM149) | RM198 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 581 ман (RM1,375) | RM850 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 411 ман (RM974) | RM500 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 52 ман (RM122) | RM125 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17 ман (RM39) | RM99 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 581 ман (RM1,375) | RM775 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 201 ман (RM475) | RM443 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 ман (RM27) | RM25 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 ман (RM29) | RM12 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 50% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 78 ман (RM186) | RM160 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 79 ман (RM186) | RM137 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 188 ман (RM444) | RM122 | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 172 ман (RM407) | RM207 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 122% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,538 ман (RM72,281) | RM12,250 | + 490% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.99 ман (RM2.34) | RM2.15 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27 ман (RM64) | RM23 | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 11 ман (RM26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 27% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9 ман (RM21) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 ман (RM23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40 ман (RM94) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.77 ман (RM14) | RM2.00 | + 583% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.62 ман (RM11) | RM12 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.52 ман (RM13) | RM2.00 | + 553% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.25 ман (RM5.33) | RM1.00 | + 433% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.56 ман (RM6) | RM2.00 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11 ман (RM26) | RM16 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 15% cheaper than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 29 ман (RM69) | RM60 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (RM33) | RM30 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 ман (RM96) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 ман (RM189) | RM70 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (RM27) | RM25 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.37 ман (RM13) | RM7 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.70 ман (RM9) | RM14 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 877 ман (RM2,076) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (RM0.19) | RM2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 86 ман (RM203) | RM75 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.73 ман (RM14) | RM14 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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 04, 2021.
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