Life in Azerbaijan: A Guide for Future Property Owners
Relocation is possible on the basis of a residence permit granted to property owners whose real estate value exceeds 100,000 AZN (~59,000 USD).
The average monthly expenses for a couple in Baku are around 1,200–1,500 AZN (~700–880 USD), including rent, food, and transportation.
Education and Childcare
Property owners with a residence permit can enroll their children in public or private schools and kindergartens.
Private international schools (such as Baku Oxford School and The International School of Azerbaijan) offer British and IB curricula.
Kindergarten fees range from 250 to 1,000 AZN (~150–600 USD) per month.
Importing Pets
Bringing pets into Azerbaijan is allowed with a veterinary passport, microchip, and proof of rabies vaccination.
No quarantine is required if all documents are properly prepared.
Renovation and Furnishing
The renovation and interior design market in Baku is rapidly developing.
The average cost of a full apartment renovation ranges from 300 to 1,200 AZN per m² (~175–700 USD), depending on the finishing quality.
Furniture is available from both local manufacturers and international chains (IKEA, Mebel City, Bellona, Lazzoni).
Grocery Basket and Daily Expenses
Food prices remain affordable:
- Bread — 0.7 AZN (~0.40 USD)
- Milk (1 liter) — 1.3 AZN (~0.75 USD)
- Meat (1 kg) — 14–22 AZN (~8–14 USD)
- Coffee in a café — 4–8 AZN (~2.3–5 USD)
Most goods are available in major supermarket chains like Bravo, Araz, Bazarstore, and at local farmer’s markets.
Utilities
Utility costs (water, electricity, gas, internet) are among the lowest in the region — averaging 70–120 AZN (~40–70 USD) per month for an 80–100 m² apartment.
Management companies in residential complexes typically charge 0.5–2 AZN per m² (~0.30–1.20 USD) for maintenance and security services.
Life in Azerbaijan combines European comfort with an Eastern charm.
For property owners, it is not only a profitable investment opportunity but also a chance to settle down, conduct business, and enjoy a high quality of life on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
