Economy

Baku Rents Are Rising Again: One-Bedroom Apartments Range From 400 to 900 Manats

AZE.US The rental market in Azerbaijan’s capital is entering its traditional late-summer rush, as thousands of students begin looking for housing ahead of the new...

New Chinese Car or Used Mercedes? How Azerbaijan’s Auto Market Is Changing

AZE.US Chinese vehicles are rapidly reshaping Azerbaijan’s car market. Buyers with budgets between 30,000 and 50,000 manats increasingly face a new choice: a used Toyota,...

More Than $200 Billion Invested in Baku - Eldar Azizov

AZE.US More than $200 billion has been invested in Baku over the past 20 years, according to the head of the city’s Executive Authority, Eldar...

Picking Berries Can Lead to a 600-Manat Fine in Azerbaijan

AZE.US People collecting wild berries, mushrooms or other forest products in restricted areas of Azerbaijan may face fines of up to 600 manats ($353). However, the...

One in Three Azerbaijanis Depends on State Payments

AZE.US About 3 million people in Azerbaijan receive social payments or salaries directly from the state budget, meaning roughly one in three residents depends on...

Closed Land Borders Are Holding Back Tourism in Azerbaijan, Expert Says

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s tourism industry remains heavily dependent on a short peak season, with nearly half of annual turnover generated during just five months. Lower travel costs,...

Airfares From Azerbaijan Could Fall by 15-20%

AZE.US Azerbaijan plans to expand its network of direct international flights and attract more foreign carriers, a move that could reduce airfares by 15-20%, according...

A 250,000-Manat Apartment - With No Yard, School or Parking

By AZE.US Editorial Team Baku has learned how to build high-rise apartment blocks. It still has not learned how to build complete neighborhoods. A buyer is...

Eight Cars Repossessed in Baku Leasing Dispute

AZE.US A dispute has erupted between a Baku customer and leasing company Xalq 11 over eight vehicles obtained for use as taxis. The customer says...

TikTok in Azerbaijan: Shadow Millions, Sexual Solicitation and Children Behind Filters

TikTok in Azerbaijan stopped being a harmless app for dance clips, recipes and short comedy videos a long time ago.

Hotels Lose Out to Homes With Barbecue Grills: How Travel Across Azerbaijan Has Changed

By AZE.US Editorial Team A family can now rent an entire house with several bedrooms, a private yard, kitchen and barbecue area for the price...

Pension Savings of Deceased Citizens May Be Transferred to Heirs

AZE.US Azerbaijan is considering a proposal that would allow part of a deceased citizen’s accumulated pension capital to be transferred to their heirs. MP Vugar Bayramov...

Azerbaijan to Offer 535 Apartments Under Subsidized Housing Program

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s State Housing Development Agency, known as MIDA, will offer 535 apartments under the country’s subsidized housing program. The apartments are located in residential complexes...

Meat Costs 11 Manats in Kazakhstan and 18 in Baku - Why the Difference?

AZE.US A kilogram of meat can be bought for 11-13 manats ($6.50-$7.65) in Kazakhstan, while prices in Baku have reached 18 manats ($10.60). Azerbaijani journalist Zaira...

Can Borrowers Freeze Loan Payments for Up to Five Years in Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Borrowers facing reduced income or temporary financial hardship cannot unilaterally suspend loan payments for three to five years under Azerbaijani law, an economic expert...

Horse Meat Found for Second Time at Baku Kebab Restaurant

AZE.US Horse DNA has been detected in meat served at a Baku kebab restaurant, marking the second such case linked to the establishment’s owner. Azerbaijan’s Food...

Can You Live in Baku on 1,000 Manats a Month?

AZE.US A monthly income of more than 1,000 manats (about $588) is needed for one person to live comfortably in Baku, according to economist Fuad...

Baku Rents Could Rise 10-15% as Student Demand Peaks

AZE.US Rental prices in Baku could increase by 10-15% ahead of the new academic year as thousands of students arrive in the capital and competition...

Face Instead of a Card: Azerbaijan Introduces New Payment Method

AZE.US Azerbaijan is introducing facial-recognition payments, allowing users to complete transactions without a physical bank card, cash or a smartphone. The system identifies a customer through...

Express Buses Could Become Free During Baku Metro Restrictions

AZE.US Express buses introduced after train service was suspended between Baku Metro’s 28 May and Nizami stations could operate free of charge during the nearly...

Azerbaijanis Increasingly Head to Georgia for Work

AZE.US Azerbaijan became the leading destination for personal money transfers from Georgia in the first half of 2026, as a growing number of Azerbaijani citizens...

Baku Home Prices Outpace Wages: Should Buyers Wait Until November?

AZE.US Seasonal slowdowns in November, February and parts of the summer may give homebuyers more room to negotiate, but Azerbaijan’s current market offers little evidence...

Baku Prepares for Driverless Cars as Azerbaijan Drafts New Rules

AZE.US Azerbaijan is preparing a legal and technological framework for autonomous vehicles, paving the way for driverless cars and buses to eventually operate on the...

Why Azerbaijan Trails Armenia and Georgia in Technology

AZE.US Azerbaijan has roughly 160 startups, but only 22 of them raised funding in 2025, attracting a combined $2.62 million. Despite recent reforms, the country...

Baku Two-Room Rents Range From 400 to 2,500 Manats

AZE.US An AZE.US review of Bina.az and Tap.az listings found steep price gaps between older buildings and new developments in five high-demand districts Rental prices in...

Peaches Dumped in Azerbaijan’s Regions as Baku Prices Reach 6 Manats

AZE.US Peaches are selling for between 2.50 and 6 manats ($1.47-$3.53) per kilogram at markets in Baku, while farmers in Azerbaijan’s regions say they are...

Taxis From Sumgayit May Face Restrictions Entering Baku

AZE.US Taxis registered in Sumgayit and other nearby districts may face tighter restrictions on operating in Baku as authorities seek to reduce traffic congestion in...

Who Checks Foreign Food Couriers Working in Azerbaijan?

By AZE.US Editorial Team A missing food order involving a courier reportedly from India has raised a broader question: how do foreign nationals who cannot...

Chinese Cars Could Become More Expensive in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Chinese cars could become more expensive in Azerbaijan as surging exports from China drive up international transportation costs. Demand for specialized car-carrier vessels has risen...

Unstable Weather Pushes Up Vegetable Prices in Baku

AZE.US Unseasonable rain across Azerbaijan’s regions has affected vegetable supplies and pushed up prices at markets in Baku. Potatoes are now selling for as much as...

These Used Cars Can Last 500,000 Kilometers - What They Cost in Azerbaijan

AZE.US Several relatively affordable used cars can reportedly cover 400,000 to 500,000 kilometers without major mechanical failures - provided buyers choose the right engine and...

How to Get a Refund for a Failed Online Purchase

AZE.US As online shopping becomes increasingly common in Azerbaijan, more consumers are encountering problems with orders that are paid for in advance but never delivered. Banking...

Ten-Month Metro Closure: Baku Residents Demand Free Shuttle Buses

AZE.US The suspension of train service between Baku Metro’s 28 May and Nizami stations for approximately 10 to 11 months has triggered complaints from residents...

Car Loans as a Debt Trap: Effective Rates Can Reach 42%

AZE.US Buying a car on credit is becoming more expensive in Azerbaijan. Although banks advertise nominal interest rates starting at 12% to 16%, the effective annual...

Tourists in Azerbaijan Spend More Than 40% of Their Budget on Transport

AZE,US More than 40% of tourists’ spending in Azerbaijan goes toward transportation, a share that is significantly higher than what is typically seen in more...

Azerbaijanis Buy Fewer Cars in Georgia as Imports Drop 45%

AZE.US Azerbaijani buyers are increasingly turning away from Georgia’s once-popular car market, with vehicle imports from the neighboring country falling sharply in the first half...

New Baku Metro Scheme: Lines Separated, Train Intervals Cut

AZE.US Baku Metro has launched the main construction phase of a long-planned project to separate its Red and Green lines, introducing a new operating scheme...

Baku Wedding Season Begins: Menus Range From 50 to 400 Manats Per Guest

AZE.US After a nearly two-month lull, Azerbaijan’s wedding season is picking up again, with banquet halls expecting a sharp increase in celebrations from the second...

Can a Family Living on Credit Be Considered Middle Class in Azerbaijan?

AZE.US Being part of the middle class in Azerbaijan cannot be determined by income alone. Household spending, living conditions, property ownership, financial resilience and debt...

Azerbaijan Finds Potentially Harmful Substance in Imported Vegetable Oils

AZE.US Azerbaijan’s food safety authorities have detected a potentially harmful substance in samples of vegetable oil produced by several foreign manufacturers, prompting restrictions on imports...

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