Baku travel budget

Baku: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Baku

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Baku for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 28 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 1.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 725* (1232 AZN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 105 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2485* (4214 AZN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 117 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3331* (5656 AZN)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Baku compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Baku in 2025 is 39% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Baku in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Baku by expense type

Restaurant budget in Baku

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Baku is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 6 to $ 20)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 15 to $ 35)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.6/person
($ 7.3 to $ 9.9)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 5.3)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Baku

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Baku is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 52 to $ 186)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 19 to $ 414)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 25 to $ 671)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 31 to $ 726)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 249/night
($ 92 to $ 638)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 36/month
($ 19 to $ 97)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 160/month
($ 19 to $ 771)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 149/month
($ 26 to $ 631)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 145/month
($ 129 to $ 263)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 209/month
($ 28 to $ 1146)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Baku

On average, the price of supermarket food in Baku is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.2/kg
($ 4 to $ 6.5)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Baku

On average, the price of transport in Baku is 56% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2
($ 1.6 to $ 2.9)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 79)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Baku

On average, budget for leisure activities in Baku is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.6/ticket
($ 5.3 to $ 9.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 29/hr
($ 14 to $ 48)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Baku

On average, shopping budget in Baku is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 5.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 64
($ 20 to $ 133)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 64
($ 24 to $ 126)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Baku
London → Baku
London → Baku
$ 550
(fair price: $ 412)
Manchester → Baku
Manchester → Baku
Manchester → Baku
$ 485
(fair price: $ 403)
Montreal → Baku
Montreal → Baku
Montreal → Baku
$ 1307
(fair price: $ 1215)
Dublin → Baku
Dublin → Baku
Dublin → Baku
$ 458
(fair price: $ 378)
New York City → Baku
New York City → Baku
New York City → Baku
$ 1014
(fair price: $ 861)
Edinburgh → Baku
Edinburgh → Baku
Edinburgh → Baku
$ 550
(fair price: $ 424)

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About this information on the cost of living in Baku

The information about the cost of living in Baku shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Baku was updated on 30-03-2025.

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