European Azerbaijan School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Career Related
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
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Overview
Azerbaijan🇦🇿
At a Glance
How Azerbaijan compares across key indices
Cost of Living
31 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
55/100
Healthcare
59/100
Quality of Life
120/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Azerbaijan
Cost of Living
31
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
23
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
31
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
33
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Moderate RiskHow safe residents feel in Azerbaijan - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
55/100
Crime Index
55/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has 58 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $615 in Agdzhabedy to $823 in Baku. Lankaran leads on safety, scoring 55/100. Mingachevir ranks highest for quality of life at 126/200.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Agdzhabedy
$615/mo
Safest
Lankaran
55/100
Best Quality of Life
Mingachevir
126/200
Best Healthcare
Baku
73/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
40 of 58 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baku | $823 | 49/100 | 124/200 | 73/100 | 54 |
| Sumqayıt | $679 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 62/100 | 43 |
| Ganja | $677 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 61/100 | 43 |
| Lankaran | $666 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 60/100 | 42 |
| Tovuz | $656 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 59/100 | 40 |
| Yevlakh | $646 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 58/100 | 39 |
| Mingachevir | $639 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 58/100 | 38 |
| Naxçıvan | $637 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 57/100 | 38 |
| Qaraçuxur | $633 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 57/100 | 38 |
| Lerik | $633 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 57/100 | 38 |
| Saatlı | $633 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 57/100 | 38 |
| Ĺžirvan | $626 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 56/100 | 37 |
| Sheki | $625 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 56/100 | 37 |
| Bakıxanov | $624 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 56/100 | 37 |
| Agdzhabedy | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Göyçay | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Bilajari | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| MaĹźtaÄźa | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| AÄźdam | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Khirdalan | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Barda | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Xaçmaz | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Salyan | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Hövsan | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Jalilabad | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Shamkhor | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Imishli | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Zaqatala | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Lokbatan | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Sabirabad | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Shamakhi | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| İsmayıllı | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Amirdzhan | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Fizuli | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Buzovna | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Biny Selo | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| AÄźdaĹź | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Divichibazar | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Hacıqabul | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
| Quba | $615 | 55/100 | 126/200 | 55/100 | 36 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
Compare Cities Side by Side
Detailed comparison of cost of living, safety, and quality of life
Families
Schools
32 verified school profiles across 2 cities in Azerbaijan — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Dunya School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Middle Years
Ib Primary Years
Idrak Lyceum
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Primary Years
'MIL' Full Secondary Education School
Verified
BakuAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Azerbaijan British College
Verified
BakuAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
Baku International Education Complex
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Primary Years
8 more verified schools in Azerbaijan are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Azerbaijan
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Azerbaijan
Pollution Index
43/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
21.7ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Azerbaijan, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan has a cost of living index of 31 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $639 in Mingachevir and reach $823 in Baku.
What is the cheapest city in Azerbaijan for expats?
Mingachevir is the most affordable city in Azerbaijan in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $639 for a single person including rent. Yevlakh is the next most affordable at $646/mo.
Is Azerbaijan safe for expats?
Azerbaijan has a safety index of 55/100, making it generally safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Lankaran scores highest on safety at 55/100.
What is the best city in Azerbaijan for expats and digital nomads?
Mingachevir ranks highest for quality of life in Azerbaijan, scoring 126/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $639/mo for a single person.
How good is healthcare in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan scores 59/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Azerbaijan cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Azerbaijan's cost of living is roughly 69% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 77% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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