Mountain town in Gabala District, Azerbaijan
Cost of living in Gabala
How much a month costs in Gabala
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $883–1,470 (₼1,500–2,500).
Prices in Gabala
Typical 2026 ranges in AZN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AZN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₼15–30 | $8.8–17.7 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₼80–250 | $47–147 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₼6–12 | $3.5–7.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₼20–45 | $12–26 |
| Cappuccino | ₼4–8 | $2.4–4.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₼4–8 | $2.4–4.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₼4–8 | $2.4–4.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₼15–30 | $8.8–17.7 |
Value for money: 82/100
A value score of 82/100 means Gabala gives more quality of life per dollar than 81% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Azerbaijan.
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Cost of living across Azerbaijan
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Gabala?
About $412–647 on a lean budget, $883–1,470 for a comfortable month and $2,060–3,820 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Gabala?
A local meal is ₼6–12 ($3.5–7.1); a mid-range restaurant is ₼20–45 ($12–26) per person.
Is Azerbaijan expensive?
Prices in Azerbaijan are about 28% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.