Baku
capital of Azerbaijan
Live & travel in Baku
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Apr 27, 2026
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 13°9°
- Rain
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
Best months: June, July, and September
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Baku
63 missions from 61 countries
Where to eat in Baku
- Nergiz RestaurantBudget
Fountain Square, 9 Tərlan
- Bizim Ev Restaurant & CafeBudget
7 Khagani Street
- Doner HouseBudget
16/21 Azadliq Ave
- Lezzet Taste ShopBudget
Ahmad Javad St
- Firuze RestaurantMid-range
14 Tarlan Aliyarbeyov
- Tonqal RestoranıMid-range
82, Acad, Hasan Aliyeve St
- MasalMid-range
29/44 Mahammad Hadi Rd
- Namli KebabMid-range
Mardanov Brothers st., 3
- Gazelli CafeMid-range
93 Nizami St
- Dolce VitaMid-range
19 Aziz Aliyev St
- Grand Hotel EuropeMid-range
20 Tbilisi avenue
- Cafe City SahilMid-range
8 Rashid Behbudov St
- Otto Club
Tarlan Aliyarbekov st., 3B
- Azza Cafe
1, I. Safarli St/Fountains Sq
- Baku Roasting Company
Alasgar Alakbarov Street, 12
- Chocolates Cafe Baku
Yusif Mammadaliyev str. 4
- The Lounge & Bar
6 Izmir St
- Caspian Bar
20 Tbilisi Avenue
- Finnegan's
8 Abdulkarim Ali-Zadeh St
- 360 Bar
1B Azadlig Avenue
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Baku · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Baku?
The travel guide to Baku lists Nergiz Restaurant, Bizim Ev Restaurant & Cafe, Doner House, Lezzet Taste Shop, and Firuze Restaurant.
Is Baku safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Azerbaijan at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.2 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Baku?
Roughly $1,450 per month for a remote worker, based on Azerbaijan price levels (32% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Baku in November?
In November Baku averages a high of 13°C, a low of 9°C and about 38 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Baku?
63 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Albania (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Belarus (Embassy), Belgium (Embassy), and Brazil (Embassy).
Cities in Azerbaijan
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.