What is the best currency to exchange in Azerbaijan?
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.
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The official currency is the Azerbaijani Manat (AZN), which is divided into 100 qapik. Major hotels, supermarkets and restaurants in Baku usually accept credit cards, and Euros, British pounds and US dollars are easily exchanged. ATMs can be found in most major cities and towns.
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.
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.
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.
In Baku local and foreign women usually dress in western-style clothing. It is now more acceptable for men in Baku to wear shorts in the summer months but outside of Baku it can be frowned upon and attract unwelcome attention.
Crime levels in Baku are generally low, but muggings do occur from time to time after dark in the centre of town around the western bars and clubs and near dimly lit entrances of private apartments. Take sensible precautions: be vigilant, avoid carrying large sums of money and don't walk alone at night.
Travelers from 10 countries have the right to visa-free entry to Azerbaijan for short-term stays. These countries are Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Turkey, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. Iranians can visit one part of Azerbaijan without a visa: the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
In Baku (the capital) it is allowed in most places, except for places of religious purpose such as mosques. In fact, you can buy alcohol in almost all supermarkets and order such drinks in most restaurants and all pubs/clubs.
Total. Tourists who plan to spend at least one week in Azerbaijan should be able to travel comfortably on $30 to $50 each day, including transport. Luxury may be more limited outside of Baku.