Moving to Azerbaijan from Israel

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Israel to Azerbaijan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Israel to Azerbaijan, you would find that Azerbaijan is 61.0% cheaper than Israel overall. A ₪227,786 salary in Israel would need to be roughly AZN48,780 in Azerbaijan to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Azerbaijani.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Israel and Azerbaijan.

What does your salary buy?

₪227,786 AZN48,780

To maintain the same standard of living in Azerbaijan

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 70.1% less

Groceries

pay 61.8% less

Transportation

pay 66.3% less

Housing

pay 72.6% less

Childcare

pay 68.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 59.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 ILS = 0.5597 AZN (July 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Azerbaijan compared to Israel.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IL
1.6
AZ
2.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
AZ
17.2

Israel performs better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IL
$4,033
AZ
$993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
AZ
30.9

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IL
15.0
AZ
114.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
AZ
3.8t

Israel generally does better on environment, though Azerbaijan leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IL
29.4
AZ
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
AZ
57.3%

Israel generally does better on infrastructure, though Azerbaijan leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IL
3.4%
AZ
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
AZ
$21,300

Israel generally does better on employment & economy, though Azerbaijan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IL
83.3 yrs
AZ
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
AZ
23.5

Israel generally does better on family life, though Azerbaijan leads in literacy rate.

Data: Israel Ministry of Finance Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Baku
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 72°/58°F (22°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 83°/71°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 57°/48°F (14°/9°C)
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Month Jerusalem Baku
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service, National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel and Azerbaijan. To live, work, or study long-term in Azerbaijan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Azerbaijan's immigration authority.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

Visa on Arrival
Israel passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Israel

Visa Required
Azerbaijan passport holders need a visa to enter Israel.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Azerbaijan than Israel?

On average Azerbaijan is about 62% less expensive than Israel, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Azerbaijan?

Budget about AZN12,195 for 3 months in Azerbaijan (based on a ₪227,786 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Azerbaijan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Azerbaijan: 20.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Azerbaijan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Azerbaijan safe for expats?

Israel performs better than Azerbaijan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Azerbaijan is 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in Israel.

How is healthcare in Azerbaijan compared to Israel?

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Azerbaijan, compared to 37.1 in Israel. Azerbaijan scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

What's the weather like in Azerbaijan compared to Israel?

The average high temperature in Baku is 65°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Baku receives around 8.3 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

The official language in Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL AZ
Population 8,914,885 10,353,296
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew Azerbaijani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +994
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100