Azerbaijan: cost of living

How fast are food prices rising in Azerbaijan?

Prices of food, alcoholic beverages and tobacco in Azerbaijan were 7.2% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. Overall inflation was 5.7% in August and 5.5% in September.

Paid services rose 5.0% and non-food goods 3.7%. The central bank says the risk that higher world energy and food prices pass through to domestic prices remains significant.

Official sources: Central Bank of Azerbaijan: Rate decision, 23 September 2026

How fast are prices rising in Azerbaijan?

The latest figure from the IMF, for 2025, is 5.6%. Since 2005 it has ranged from 1.1% (2012) to 20.8% (2008). It is 10th highest of 48 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 3.7%. Of 165 countries with 2025 data, 32nd highest.

What is household spending per person in Azerbaijan?

$3,118: that is household consumption per person in Azerbaijan for 2015, according to the World Bank. It is 41st highest of 48 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is $8,685. World rank, highest first: 85th of 164.

How many people in Azerbaijan face food insecurity?

The FAO puts moderate or severe food insecurity in Azerbaijan at 14.6% in 2024. It is the top of the series, which starts in 2015. It is 8th highest of 45 in Europe & Central Asia, where the median is 7.6%. Of 135 countries with 2024 data, 81st highest.