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Researched Updated Oct 21, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Baku (Bakı), the capital of Azerbaijan, on the Absheron peninsula beside the Caspian Sea. 2 3
Population
About 2,356,800 on 1 July 2026, the figure the State Statistical Committee gave Elchi. 1
Internet Speed
Ookla median for Azerbaijan in September 2026 was 188 Mbps fixed and 127 Mbps mobile. Numbeo puts unlimited broadband of 60 Mbps or more at about ₼26 a month (20 October 2026). 4 5
Currency & Banking
Azerbaijani manat (AZN). Wikivoyage records the peg at ₼1.70 per US dollar (about ₼1 = USD 0.59), the rate this run uses from 19 October 2026. 2 57
Tap Water
Wikivoyage tells visitors to drink sealed bottled water, or tea and coffee. The city water utility still treats and chlorinates the network to the national drinking-water standard. 2 38
Power
220 V, 50 Hz, Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). A Europlug still fits some older, narrower Soviet sockets; a Schuko plug may not. 2
SIM Card
Bakcell, Azercell and Nar sell prepaid SIMs against a passport. Bakcell GO is ₼11.99 for 5 GB, ₼17.99 for 10 GB or ₼29.99 for 25 GB, each for 28 days. A local SIM used more than 30 days must be registered, with the phone IMEI, at a post office. 7 8
Banking for Expats
International Bank of Azerbaijan ATMs are common in the centre, and some dispense US dollars and euros. Cards are the normal payment in malls and restaurants. 3
Accommodation
Numbeo (20 October 2026) puts a one-bedroom at about ₼921 a month in the centre and ₼515 outside. A furnished month is usually an Airbnb; a hotel base is the Park Inn by Radisson at 1 Azadlig Avenue. 3 5
Cashless Friendly
Cards and phone wallets work in centre shops and on the airport express. The metro uses BakıKart or a QR ticket. Bazaars and many street taxis still want cash. 3 16
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and hotels. The Park Inn by Radisson is at 1 Azadlig Avenue, on the boulevard side of the centre. 3
Budget Accommodation
Hostel EURO, 1 Sabit Orucov Street in Khatai, about 550 m from Khatai metro and behind a Bravo. Guest reviews run through September 2026. A current nightly rate was not on the hostel site. 40
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Icherisheher and the Fountain Square and Nizami Street strip in Sabail, walkable to the walls, the boulevard and Sahil and Icherisheher metros. 3 32 54
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Around 28 May and Nizami metros. Lotfi Zadeh coworking is in Caspian Plaza, 44 Jafar Jabbarli Street, about 10 minutes on foot from Nizami metro. 10

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Lotfi Zadeh Technology Center, Caspian Plaza, 44 Jafar Jabbarli Street, about a 10-minute walk from Nizami metro. A hot desk is ₼220 a month or ₼25 a day, open 24 hours. Prices exclude VAT. 10
Best Cafe for Work
Baku Roasting Company, 12 Alasgar Alakbarov Street. Open Monday to Saturday 08:30-21:00 and Sunday 10:00-21:00, and listed on Wolt. 29
Networking Events
INNOLAND, 79 Zaur Nudiraliyev Street, is the state startup centre: incubation, an accelerator, IT courses and 24/7 coworking residency. Office phone +994 12 444 74 33. 30
Social Events for Expats
Fountain Square is the evening pedestrian gathering place. A regular English-language expat meetup with a 2026 schedule was not confirmed. 3 54

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Bolt and Yango. Yango publishes sample centre rides from ₼2.50. Numbeo puts a standard taxi start at ₼3.50 (20 October 2026). 3 5 21
Bike/Scooter Rental
Shared e-scooters in July 2026 were Jet, Wingz and Apar. Apar charges ₼0.49 to unlock and ₼0.16 a minute, and blocks a ₼3 deposit. JET scooters also open inside the Yango app. Bolt no longer rents scooters. 22 23
Best Beach Nearby
Amburan Beach Club at Bilgah, on the north coast of the Absheron peninsula. Wikivoyage calls the closer Shikhov shore polluted by sewage and industry. 3
Top Regional Airline
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), based at Heydar Aliyev Airport. Buta Airways, its low-cost brand, was folded into AZAL on 1 October 2023. The baggage-free fare kept the name Buta Budget. 17 18 19 44
Top International Airline
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 20 km northeast of the centre, is the AZAL hub. Wikivoyage (January 2026) lists Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Wizz Air among the foreign carriers. 3 17
Highway Access
M1 runs Baku-Quba-Russian border (208 km), M2 Baku-Alat-Gazakh-Georgian border (503 km), and M3 Alat-Astara-Iranian border (243 km). Land entry is restricted; most visitors fly in. 8 20
Main Train/Transit Hub
Baku railway station (Bakı Dəmiryol Vağzalı), beside 28 May. Domestic trains use it. The 2026 night train to Tbilisi is not open to ordinary e-visa holders. 3 47
Public Transport Passes
A metro ride is ₼0.60, in force since 1 October 2025. Modern cashless bus routes start at ₼0.60; older routes kept the previous fare. Wikivoyage (July 2026) describes a BakıKart with a ₼3 refundable deposit. There is no unlimited monthly pass in the ministry tariff. 3 16
Regional Travel
Domestic trains leave Baku station, and the suburban electric train to Sumqayit is ₼1. Domestic buses still run. As of January 2026 you cannot enter Azerbaijan by land; exit by road needs permission. 3 8

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Liv Bona Dea Hospital, 2 Mehdi Abbasov, Nizami district, phone +994 12 525 09 00. For an ambulance call 103. FCDO says even in Baku a serious case may need evacuation to Turkey or Western Europe. 9 24 55
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Numbeo (20 October 2026) puts a monthly fitness-club membership at about ₼96.50 (range ₼60 to ₼139). A single club tariff page was not open. 5
Laundry Services
YOM collects and returns wash and dry-cleaning through its app. ILaundry, 55D Nazim Hikmet, is open 09:00-20:00 every day and also picks up. 36 56

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Wolt delivers restaurants and groceries in Baku, including Bravo supermarkets and a Wolt Market. 25 26
Best Local Dish to Try
Piti, mutton and chickpeas cooked in a sealed crock, and dolma. A restaurant meal for one is about ₼15 (Numbeo, 20 October 2026). Firuze, 14 Tarlan Aliyarbeyov, is a centre place Wikivoyage names for piti. 2 3 5
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
De Rama, 5 Mehbalı Zeynalabdiyev Street, Nasimi. Vegetarian and vegan, no egg and no meat. Open daily 11:00-22:00. 28
Best Dessert Spots
Azza Cafe, 1 I. Safarli Street on Fountain Square, bakes its own cakes with the coffee. 3
Affordable Shopping Spots
Taza Bazaar on Samad Vurgun Street for produce and spices. Park Bulvar mall sits on the boulevard. 3
E-commerce/Online Store
iSpace, an Apple Premium Partner, sells online and delivers in Baku the same day for orders placed before 16:00 (delivery ₼4 to ₼50). Wolt covers restaurant and shop orders. 25 35
Grocery Delivery
Wolt delivers Bravo and Araz supermarkets. Bravo has been on Wolt since 18 July. Wolt Market Landmark quotes about 15-25 minutes. 25 26
Bar/Nightlife Area
Fountain Square and Nizami Street, the pedestrian centre. Beerbaşa Parlament, 8A Parliament Avenue, pours its own beer until midnight. 3 27 54
Local Brewery
Beerbaşa Parlament, 8A Parliament Avenue, brews on site and is open 12:00-00:00. On Mondays the house pours four glasses free. 27
Wine Bars
Azerbaijani wine is poured in ordinary centre restaurants. Wikivoyage calls it decent. A specialist wine bar with a 2026 list was not confirmed. 2
Street Food Stalls
Lavas Bistro and Fasali Cafe, side by side outside Icherisheher metro, sell kebab and other Azerbaijani and Turkish takeaway. 3
Popular International Cuisine
Dolce Vita, 19 Aziz Aliyev Street, for Italian, and Paris Bistro, 1/4 Zarifa Aliyeva Street, for French (Wikivoyage lists it as 24 hours). 3

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs inside the walls, the Flame Towers above the bay, and the Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid. 3 32 45 46 49
Museums & Art Venues
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, 28 Mikayil Useynov Avenue, in a building shaped like a rolled carpet. Wikivoyage (February 2024) lists entry at ₼10. The Heydar Aliyev Center holds exhibitions. 3 46 48
Historical Sites
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Icherisheher, and Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO site about an hour south, with more than 6,000 engravings. 32 33 49
Religious Sites
Taza Pir Mosque, 7 Mirza Fatali Akhundzade Street, finished in 1914. Bibi-Heybat Mosque is on the Salyan highway about 5 km south, a 1990s rebuild of the 13th-century shrine. 3 50
Annual Events
Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix, 24-26 September 2026, on the 6.003 km Baku City Circuit. The race is Saturday 26 September at 15:00. Novruz Bayram is a five-day holiday in March. 2 34
Cultural Districts
Icherisheher, the Walled City, a UNESCO site since 2000, still lived in behind the 12th-century walls. 32
Theater Venues
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, 95 Nizami Street. 3
Local Markets
Taza Bazaar on Samad Vurgun Street, a large food and spice market used by residents rather than as a tourist souk. 3
Music Scene
International Mugham Center on the boulevard, a 350-seat hall built in the shape of a tar. The Magomayev Philharmonic Hall is at 2 Istiglaliyyat Street. 3 53
Art Galleries
YARAT Contemporary Art Space. The solo show Errata and the group show Programmed Traces both run 11 June to 25 October 2026. 31
Historic Buildings
Ismailiyya Palace on Istiglaliyyat Street, Venetian Gothic, built in 1913 and now the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences. The Philharmonic Hall at 2 Istiglaliyyat Street opened in 1912. 3 52
Local Heritage
The Walled City (UNESCO, 2000). The same UNESCO record points to intangible traditions that include dolma, lavash and the tar. Carpets taken out of the country need an export certificate from the seller or the Carpet Museum. 8 32

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Gobustan, about an hour south: rock art, and mud volcanoes as a separate off-road trip. Yanar Dag, the burning hillside, and the Ateshgah fire temple are the usual Absheron day trips. 3 33
National Parks Nearby
Absheron National Park, 783 hectares in Khazar district at the peninsula tip, established 8 February 2005 for gazelles, Caspian seals and waterbirds, including flamingos. 39
Cycling/Walking Paths
Seaside Boulevard (Dənizkənarı Milli Park) is the long Caspian promenade. Wikivoyage says street bike lanes are scarce and names MyBike rental points, which ask for a passport. 3 51
Scenic Viewpoints
The funicular from Neftchilar Avenue up to Martyrs Lane costs ₼1 and looks over the bay toward the Flame Towers. 3
Birdwatching Locations
Absheron National Park, on the Caspian edge of Khazar district, for flamingos, gulls, herons and other migrants, plus gazelle on the dry ground. 39

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Azerpost is the national postal operator, with international and domestic parcels. FCDO says a local SIM used more than 30 days is registered at a post office. 8 37
Tech Repair Services
iSpace, an Apple Premium Partner, has stores at Park Bulvar, Deniz Mall, Port Baku, 28 Mall, 174 Sharifzade Street and Ganjlik Mall, open 10:00-22:00. Staff set up a new device; a published repair price was not listed. 35
Libraries & Study Spots
National Library of Azerbaijan, 74 Nizami Street, opened in 1923. Lotfi Zadeh at 44 Jafar Jabbarli Street is the practical all-night desk. 3 10
Community Centers
YARAT Contemporary Art Space runs exhibitions and a residency. INNOLAND, 79 Zaur Nudiraliyev Street, is the public startup and IT centre. 30 31
Casino & Gaming Halls
No casino in the city. Licensed casinos are allowed only on artificial land plots in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian, under a 2025 law. Online gambling is a criminal offence, and parliament tightened those penalties on 10 July 2026. 41 42 43

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Numbeo (20 October 2026) lists ₼338.16 per square foot in the centre, about ₼3,640 per m². A 40 m² studio is about ₼145,600 (about USD 85,600 at ₼1.70 per dollar). 6 57
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Numbeo lists ₼204.16 per square foot outside the centre, about ₼2,198 per m². A 40 m² studio is about ₼87,920 (about USD 51,700). 6 57
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About ₼3,640 per m² in the centre (Numbeo, 20 October 2026). A 60 m² one-bedroom is about ₼218,400 (about USD 128,500). 6 57
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About ₼2,198 per m² outside the centre. A 60 m² one-bedroom is about ₼131,900 (about USD 77,600). 6 57
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
About ₼3,640 per m² in the centre. An 80 m² two-bedroom is about ₼291,200 (about USD 171,300). 6 57
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
About ₼2,198 per m² outside the centre. An 80 m² two-bedroom is about ₼175,800 (about USD 103,400). 6 57
Corporate Tax
Profit tax is 20%. Eligible businesses that are not VAT payers and stay under ₼200,000 turnover in any 12 months can use the simplified tax at 2% of gross revenue. 12
Dividend Withholding Tax
5% on dividends, withheld at payment. 11
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Azerbaijan-source income. A person present more than 182 days in the calendar year is tax resident. There is no nomad regime. 11 58
Highest Income Tax Bracket
Oil, gas and government employees pay 14% up to ₼2,500 a month and 25% above that. Private non-oil employees in 2026 pay 3% up to ₼2,500, 10% from there to ₼8,000, and 14% above ₼8,000. The 2019-2025 private-sector salary exemption ended on 1 January 2026. 11
VAT
18% standard rate. End consumers can claim a refund on retail and catering, and on buying residential or non-residential space. 59
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
The country tax profile records no CFC rules. PwC (reviewed 28 September 2026) says there is no group-taxation concept, while its CFC heading only describes country-by-country reporting above EUR 750 million, and a separate note says CFC rules were adopted under BEPS. 14 15
Property Tax
Individuals pay on the floor area above 30 m². The Baku rate is ₼0.40 per m², then a zone coefficient between 0.7 and 1.5. Companies pay 1% of the average annual book value. 13
Property Transaction Tax
Sale of a home is a simplified tax of ₼15 per m² times a zone coefficient set locally. PwC (reviewed 28 September 2026) exempts a home the seller has lived in for at least five years. The notary withholds the tax. 12
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No nomad visa and no nomad tax rate. An e-visa is 30 days. More than 182 days in the calendar year brings tax residence and tax on worldwide income. Eligible small businesses under ₼200,000 turnover can pay 2% simplified tax instead of 20% profit tax. 8 11 12 58

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 21, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Elchi, State Statistical Committee population of Baku, 1 July 2026News
  2. Wikivoyage AzerbaijanSecondary
  3. Wikivoyage BakuSecondary
  4. Ookla Speedtest Global Index, Azerbaijan, September 2026Measurement
  5. Numbeo cost of living, Baku, updated 20 October 2026Index
  6. Numbeo property prices, Baku, updated 20 October 2026Index
  7. Bakcell GO prepaid tariffsOfficial
  8. UK FCDO Azerbaijan entry requirementsOfficial
  9. UK FCDO Azerbaijan healthOfficial
  10. Lotfi Zadeh Technology Center plansOfficial
  11. PwC Azerbaijan personal income tax, reviewed 28 September 2026Professional
  12. PwC Azerbaijan corporate income tax, reviewed 28 September 2026Professional
  13. PwC Azerbaijan property tax and other taxesProfessional
  14. PwC Azerbaijan group taxation and CFC headingProfessional
  15. PwC Azerbaijan significant developments, BEPS and CFCProfessional
  16. Ministry fare decision, metro 60 qepik from 1 October 2025Official
  17. Heydar Aliyev International AirportReference
  18. Buta Airways, ceased 1 October 2023Reference
  19. APA, AZAL and Buta merge under one brandNews
  20. State roads M1 M2 M3, Cabinet decision of 5 January 2005Official
  21. Yango Azerbaijan ride-hailingOfficial
  22. TodayPress, scooter operators and Apar prices, 10 July 2026News
  23. JET scooters in the Yango app, 17 May 2026Official
  24. Liv Bona Dea Hospital BakuOfficial
  25. Wolt BakuOfficial
  26. Bravo on WoltOfficial
  27. Beerbaşa ParlamentOfficial
  28. De Rama vegan cafeOfficial
  29. Baku Roasting CompanyOfficial
  30. INNOLAND incubation centreOfficial
  31. YARAT Contemporary Art SpaceOfficial
  32. UNESCO Walled City of BakuOfficial
  33. UNESCO Gobustan Rock Art Cultural LandscapeOfficial
  34. Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 timetableOfficial
  35. iSpace Apple Premium Partner, BakuOfficial
  36. YOM laundry pickupOfficial
  37. AzerpostOfficial
  38. United Water Supply Service, drinking-water safetyOfficial
  39. Absheron National ParkReference
  40. Hostel EURO, 1 Sabit Orucov, reviews through September 2026Listings
  41. Law on artificial land plots, casino article 8-2Official
  42. Report.az, casinos limited to artificial Caspian plots, 29 July 2025News
  43. Report.az, online gambling penalties, 10 July 2026News
  44. Azerbaijan AirlinesOfficial
  45. OSM Maiden TowerReference
  46. OSM Heydar Aliyev CenterReference
  47. OSM Baku railway stationReference
  48. OSM Azerbaijan Carpet MuseumReference
  49. OSM Shirvanshahs PalaceReference
  50. OSM Taza Pir MosqueReference
  51. OSM Seaside National Park boulevardReference
  52. OSM Ismailiyya PalaceReference
  53. OSM International Mugham CenterReference
  54. OSM Fountain SquareReference
  55. OSM Liv Bona Dea HospitalReference
  56. ILaundry, 55D Nazim HikmetListings
  57. World Bank official exchange rate, AzerbaijanOfficial
  58. PwC Azerbaijan individual residence, reviewed 28 September 2026Professional
  59. PwC Azerbaijan VAT and individual other taxes, reviewed 28 September 2026Professional

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Bravo Supermarket app; Bravo.az Wolt delivers Bravo and Araz supermarkets. Bravo has been on Wolt since 18 July. Wolt…
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers GoFit (Nasimi); Vitam (Port Baku); Day pass approx. 15-20 AZN Numbeo (20 October 2026) puts a monthly fitness-club membership at about ₼96.50 (range ₼60…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 25% on income above 2,500 AZN (0% for non-oil sector up to 8,000 AZN/month) Oil, gas and government employees pay 14% up to ₼2,500 a month and 25% above that. Private…
    • Highway Access M1 (North to Russia), M2 (West to Georgia), M3 (South to Iran) M1 runs Baku-Quba-Russian border (208 km), M2 Baku-Alat-Gazakh-Georgian border (503 km)…
    • Historic Buildings Ismailiyya Palace; City Hall near Philharmonic Garden Ismailiyya Palace on Istiglaliyyat Street, Venetian Gothic, built in 1913 and now the…
    • Historical Sites Palace of the Shirvanshahs; Ateshgah Fire Temple (Surakhany) The Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Icherisheher, and Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed Average 55 Mbps fixed broadband; 5G available in city center via Azercell Ookla median for Azerbaijan in September 2026 was 188 Mbps fixed and 127 Mbps mobile…
    • Language Classes Baku State University language courses; private tutors via Preply Baku not set
    • Laundry Services Clean Fix; 177 Laundry (Pick up and delivery available via WhatsApp) YOM collects and returns wash and dry-cleaning through its app. ILaundry, 55D Nazim…
    • Libraries & Study Spots National Library of Azerbaijan; Baku Book Center (excellent study area) National Library of Azerbaijan, 74 Nizami Street, opened in 1923. Lotfi Zadeh at 44 Jafar…
    • Local Brewery Xirdalan (standard); Beerbaşa (Craft brewery and restaurant) Beerbaşa Parlament, 8A Parliament Avenue, brews on site and is open 12:00-00:00. On…
    • Local Heritage Mugham Music (UNESCO Intangible Heritage) The Walled City (UNESCO, 2000). The same UNESCO record points to intangible traditions…
    • Local Markets Green Market (Yasil Bazar) for atmospheric food shopping Taza Bazaar on Samad Vurgun Street, a large food and spice market used by residents rather…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Baku Railway Station (28 May District) Baku railway station (Bakı Dəmiryol Vağzalı), beside 28 May. Domestic trains use it. The…
    • Museums & Art Venues Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum; YARAT Contemporary Art Space Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, 28 Mikayil Useynov Avenue, in a building shaped like a rolled…
    • Music Scene Baku Jazz Center; International Mugham Center International Mugham Center on the boulevard, a 350-seat hall built in the shape of a tar…
    • Must-See Landmarks Heydar Aliyev Center (Zaha Hadid design); Flame Towers; Maiden Tower Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs inside the walls, the Flame Towers above…
    • National Parks Nearby Shirvan National Park (gazelles and flamingos - 1.5 hours away) Absheron National Park, 783 hectares in Khazar district at the peninsula tip, established…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Gobustan Rock Art Reserve (Mud volcanoes); Absheron National Park Gobustan, about an hour south: rock art, and mud volcanoes as a separate off-road trip…
    • Networking Events Baku Community Meetups; Events at Baku IdeaLab or INNOLAND Incubation center INNOLAND, 79 Zaur Nudiraliyev Street, is the state startup centre: incubation, an…
    • Parcel Delivery Service Azerpost (National); DHL; Limak.az (for Turkish imports) Azerpost is the national postal operator, with international and domestic parcels. FCDO…
    • Popular International Cuisine Paul (French); Chinar (Asian fusion); Scalini (Italian) Dolce Vita, 19 Aziz Aliyev Street, for Italian, and Paris Bistro, 1/4 Zarifa Aliyeva…
    • Population 2,300,000 About 2,356,800 on 1 July 2026, the figure the State Statistical Committee gave Elchi.
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 220 V, 50 Hz, Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). A Europlug still fits some older…
    • Property Tax Yes, calculated based on area exceeding 30m² in Baku Individuals pay on the floor area above 30 m². The Baku rate is ₼0.40 per m², then a zone…
    • Property Transaction Tax Fixed notary fees and State Duty approx. 200-500 AZN Sale of a home is a simplified tax of ₼15 per m² times a zone coefficient set locally. PwC…
    • Public Transport Passes BakiKart (Refillable card); 0.40 AZN per ride for Metro and Bus A metro ride is ₼0.60, in force since 1 October 2025. Modern cashless bus routes start at…
    • Regional Travel Baku International Bus Terminal (Avtovaghzal) for buses to Sheki, Ganja, and Quba Domestic trains leave Baku station, and the suburban electric train to Sumqayit is ₼1…
    • Religious Sites Bibi-Heybat Mosque; Taza Pir Mosque Taza Pir Mosque, 7 Mirza Fatali Akhundzade Street, finished in 1914. Bibi-Heybat Mosque is…
    • SIM Card Azercell (Best coverage), Bakcell, or Nar; 10GB data plan costs ~15-20 AZN Bakcell, Azercell and Nar sell prepaid SIMs against a passport. Bakcell GO is ₼11.99 for 5…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Highland Park (Dagustu Park) accessible by funicular The funicular from Neftchilar Avenue up to Martyrs Lane costs ₼1 and looks over the bay…
    • Short Term Rentals Lighthouse Apartments (Sea Breeze), Airbnb listings in Yasamal district Airbnb and hotels. The Park Inn by Radisson is at 1 Azadlig Avenue, on the boulevard side…
    • Social Events for Expats Expats in Baku Facebook group; weekly meetups at Finnegan's Irish Pub Fountain Square is the evening pedestrian gathering place. A regular English-language…
    • Street Art Salaam Cinema (Underground art hub); murals in the 'Sovetsky' area not set
    • Street Food Stalls Qoçət (Doner/Kebab); Shaurma №1 (multiple locations) Lavas Bistro and Fasali Cafe, side by side outside Icherisheher metro, sell kebab and…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 2,800 AZN per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 112,000 AZN / $65,800) Numbeo (20 October 2026) lists ₼338.16 per square foot in the centre, about ₼3,640 per m²…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 1,400 AZN per m² (e.g., 40 m² = 56,000 AZN / $33,000) Numbeo lists ₼204.16 per square foot outside the centre, about ₼2,198 per m². A 40 m²…
    • Table Tennis Spots Baku Table Tennis Center (Jala Plaza area) not set
    • Tap Water Not drinkable; filtered or bottled water (e.g., Sirab or Badamli) is recommended Wikivoyage tells visitors to drink sealed bottled water, or tea and coffee. The city water…
    • Tax System Residency based; Taxed on worldwide income for residents Residents are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on Azerbaijan-source…
    • Tech Repair Services Alma Store (Apple authorized); Caspian Shopping Center tech floor iSpace, an Apple Premium Partner, has stores at Park Bulvar, Deniz Mall, Port Baku, 28…
    • Theater Venues Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, 95 Nizami Street.
    • Top International Airline Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), 20 km northeast of the centre, is the AZAL hub…
    • Top Regional Airline Buta Airways (Low cost carrier of AZAL) Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), based at Heydar Aliyev Airport. Buta Airways, its low-cost…
    • VAT 18% 18% standard rate. End consumers can claim a refund on retail and catering, and on buying…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Mari Vanna (Good vegetable stews); Manipura Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant De Rama, 5 Mehbalı Zeynalabdiyev Street, Nasimi. Vegetarian and vegan, no egg and no meat…
    • Wine Bars KEFLE Local Wine & Snacks; Enoteca Baku (Wine boutique) Azerbaijani wine is poured in ordinary centre restaurants. Wikivoyage calls it decent. A…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers The Yoga Shala Baku; Seven Beauties Spa at Fairmont Flame Towers not set

    Corporate Tax kept at 20% and the micro 5% line replaced with simplified tax at 2% under ₼200,000. Dividend Withholding Tax 10% corrected to 5%. Tax System and Highest Income Tax Bracket rewritten for the post-2025 private schedule and the 182-day rule (taxsummaries.pwc.com). VAT kept at 18% and the retail refund added. CFC left as a conflict with the tax profile. Property Tax set to ₼0.40/m² in Baku above 30 m². Property Transaction Tax set to ₼15/m² times a zone coefficient. Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads no longer claims a 2% nomad rate as a general exemption. Best Area to Stay for Tourists set to Icherisheher and Fountain Square.

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