Cost of living in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 14% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 32% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Baku | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8 ман (36元) | 69元 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 9 ман (37元) | 31元 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.89 ман (21元) | 12元 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.25 ман (10元) | 13元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.43 ман (10元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.87 ман (12元) | 10元 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.68 ман (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.79 ман (8元) | 11元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.29 ман (5.55元) | 7元 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1.94 ман (8元) | 6元 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 ман (66元) | 62元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1.92 ман (8元) | 18元 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.58 ман (2.50元) | 20元 | - 87% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 30% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Baku | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 891 ман (3,832元) | 2,770元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 614 ман (2,643元) | 1,638元 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 131 ман (563元) | 400元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 737 ман (3,170元) | 1,746元 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 428 ман (1,842元) | 1,108元 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 63 ман (272元) | 300元 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19 ман (83元) | 100元 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 661 ман (2,846元) | 4,000元 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 225 ман (969元) | 600元 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 ман (52元) | 30元 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 ман (33元) | 50元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 16% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Baku | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 52 ман (225元) | 484元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 71 ман (307元) | 363元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 168 ман (722元) | 500元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 145 ман (623元) | 500元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 35% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Baku | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,813 ман (128,285元) | 226,253元 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.18 ман (5.10元) | 6.00元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 ман (88元) | 150元 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 9 ман (37元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Baku (Azerbaijan) is 18% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Baku | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10 ман (41元) | 10元 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 ман (50元) | 20元 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 39 ман (166元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 ман (32元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.27 ман (23元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.94 ман (26元) | 30元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.63 ман (11元) | 12元 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.80 ман (12元) | 5.00元 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 ман (43元) | 25元 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Baku (Azerbaijan) is about the same as in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
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| Baku | Zhenjiang | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26 ман (111元) | 80元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 ман (61元) | 50元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 38 ман (162元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 ман (289元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11 ман (48元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.32 ман (23元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.63 ман (11元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 977 ман (4,202元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.08 ман (0.34元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 79 ман (339元) | 175元 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6 ман (27元) | 100元 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 128 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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