All goods and services are paid in local currency. Pounds sterling, US dollars and euros are easily exchanged. Major hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Baku usually accept credit cards. There are ATMs in most major towns and cities.
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Azerbaijan is a cash-based economy. You'll need to pay in local currency for most goods and services. US dollars and euros are common. You can change notes in good condition for local currency.
Essential Azerbaijan travel information Currency - Manat (AZN). USD 1 is equivalent to approx. AZN 1.70. Daily budget for 1 person - Visitors to Azerbaijan should plan to spend between USD 94 and USD 226 per day.
All goods and services are paid in local currency. Pounds sterling, US dollars and euros are easily exchanged. Major hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Baku usually accept credit cards.
From 10.000 USD (ten thousand) up to 50.000 (fifty thousand) USD foreign currency cash and cash equivalents should be taken upon submission of customs clearance documents confirming its previous import into the Republic of Azerbaijan in cash and signed customs declaration to customs authorities.
Total. Shoestring travellers could easily survive on less than $30 per day in Baku, excluding the cost of flights and visa. Those looking for a mid-range experience might spend between $60 and $100 daily including tours.
A family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,867.4$ (3,174.6man) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 519.0$ (882.3man) without rent. Baku is 66.5% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Baku is, on average, 90.0% lower than in New York.
Tipping is unusual, but can be done for exceptional service. For cabs, it is polite to round up the fare and give the change as a tip. Hotel porters may be tipped 5-10 manats. Tour guides also accept tips, generally around 5 manats.
As this is a Muslim country, foreign women should dress modestly, especially in the rural areas, and cultivate a certain coolness of manner. Women can dress in normal western-style modest clothing, although female visitors should avoid wearing short skirts (they must be below the knee) and shorts.
While Azerbaijan is overall a very safe place to visit, risks do increase at night. Err on the safe side and take increased precautions after dark, such as not walking around alone at night.
Travelers can import personal items and valuables up to a certain amount without filling out a customs declaration. Travelers can import up to $10,000 or the equivalent, 3 liters of alcohol, 600 cigarettes, and 20 grams of gold or jewelry without filing a declaration.
Travelers can import personal items and valuables up to a certain amount without filling out a customs declaration. Travelers can import up to $10,000 or the equivalent, 3 liters of alcohol, 600 cigarettes, and 20 grams of gold or jewelry without filing a declaration.