🇦🇿Azerbaijan

Asia (Caucasus)

Information

Capital

Baku

Population

10,200,000

Currency

Azerbaijani manat (AZN ₼)

Languages

Azerbaïdjanais, Russe

Continent

Asia (Caucasus)

Calling code

+994

Timezone

Asia/Baku

Area

86,600 km²

Government

Presidential republic

National day

28 May - Republic Day

Internet domain

.az

About

Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Its economy is primarily based on hydrocarbons, with a population of about 10.2 million inhabitants. It is a member of several international organizations and recently regained control of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque global modéré, avec des tensions régionales liées au Karabakh et à l'Arménie.

Risk areas

Haut-Karabakh et frontière arménienne - Conflit armé et tensions militairesNakhitchevan - Tensions frontalières

Crime(low)

Éviter les zones isolées la nuit
Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur ostensibles

Terrorism(low)

Vigilance accrue dans les lieux publics
Suivre les avis des autorités locales

Transport

Conduire prudemment, éviter la nuit

Natural risks(Séismes modérés et inondations occasionnelles)

Suivre les alertes sismiques

Health(Système de santé limité hors Bakou)

Vaccins standards (hépatite, tétanos)
Assurance santé repatriation obligatoire

Practical tips

Enregistrer son voyage auprès du consulat
Respecter les coutumes musulmanes
Avoir des AZN en liquide

Ambassade de France à Bakou Ministère AZ Affaires étrangères

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center200-300

1-bedroom apartment in city center250-400

1-bedroom apartment in suburb150-250

3-bedroom apartment in city center400-600

3-bedroom apartment in suburb250-400

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3-5

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15-25

McDonald's menu5-7

Local beer (0.5L)1.5-2.5

Cappuccino2-3

Water (1.5L)0.5-1

Bread (500g)0.5-1

Milk (1L)1-2

Eggs (12)1-2

Chicken (1kg)3-5

Apples (1kg)1-2

Bananas (1kg)0.5-1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.2-0.5

Monthly transport subscription10-20

Taxi ride (start)1-2

Taxi (1km)0.5-1

Gasoline (1L)0.5-1

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)20-40

Tennis court (1h weekend)10-20

Cinema5-10

Theater10-20

Health

General practitioner consultation10-20

Dentist consultation20-30

Antibiotic medications5-10

Cold medications (6 days)5-10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)10-20/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)5-10/mois

Public services for 85m² apartment50-100/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30-50

Nike sports shoes50-80

International primary school (monthly)200-500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type F

Emergency numbers

Police102

Ambulance103

Fire department101

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants