akuzo_niyo
(Akuzo Niyo)
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Currency: Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) 
CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES
| Currency |
Exchange Rate |
 USD |
1 USD ≈ 1.70 AZN |
 EUR |
1 EUR ≈ 1.85 AZN |
 GBP |
1 GBP ≈ 2.15 AZN |
 INR |
1 INR ≈ 0.020 AZN |
| Reverse Rates |
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| 1 AZN ≈ USD 0.59 |
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| 1 AZN ≈ EUR 0.54 |
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| 1 AZN ≈ INR 49 |
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AIRPORT ARRIVAL EXPENSES
| Item |
Price Range |
Payment Methods |
| Sim Card (Azercell, Bakcell, Nar) |
AZN 10-20 |
 Card, Cash |
| Airport Bus (H1) |
AZN 1.70 |
Cash, BakiKart |
| Airport Taxi |
AZN 20-25 |
Card, Cash |
MONEY FORMS
| Type |
Acceptance |
Notes |
| Manat (Cash) |
Universal |
Essential for small purchases |
| Credit/Debit Cards |
Widely Accepted |
Major cities & hotels |
| Foreign Currency |
Limited |
USD/EUR accepted at some places |
PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE
| Location |
Cash |
Card |
Digital Wallet |
| Small Shops |
 |
Sometimes |
 |
| Supermarkets |
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| Restaurants |
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Sometimes |
| Hotels |
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| Taxis |
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Sometimes |
Sometimes |
DAILY BUDGET BREAKDOWN
| Expense Category |
Budget Range (AZN) |
Budget Range (USD) |
| Budget Accommodation |
30-50 |
$18-30 |
| Mid-Range Accommodation |
70-120 |
$41-71 |
| Local Restaurant Meal |
8-15 |
$5-9 |
| Tourist Restaurant Meal |
20-40 |
$12-24 |
| Public Transportation |
0.30 |
$0.18 |
| Museum/Attraction Entry |
2-10 |
$1-6 |
ATM & BANKING TIPS
| Tip |
Details |
| Major Banks |
International Bank of Azerbaijan, Kapital Bank, PASHA Bank |
| ATM Fees |
Varies by bank, typically 1-3% |
| Safe Locations |
Use ATMs inside banks/shopping centers |
| Card Notification |
Alert your bank before travel |
FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICES
| Practice |
Recommendation |
| Currency Conversion |
Always choose AZN for card payments |
| Tipping |
5-10% in restaurants |
| Bargaining |
Common in bazaars and local markets |
| Cash Backup |
Carry 100-200 AZN emergency cash |
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
| Warning |
Description |
| Rural Areas |
Cash is essential outside major cities |
| Card Acceptance |
Less common in local markets |
| Counterfeit Notes |
Check notes carefully, especially 50/100 AZN |
CULTURAL MONEY NOTES
| Cultural Tip |
Details |
| Prayer Times |
Some businesses observe prayer times |
| Weekend Hours |
Many places close earlier on Sundays |
| Language |
Russian widely used alongside Azerbaijani |
TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT
| Type |
Cost (AZN) |
Payment Method |
| Metro Ride |
0.30 |
BakiKart |
| Bus Ride |
0.30 |
BakiKart |
| Taxi (Starting) |
2.00 |
Cash/Card |
| BakiKart (Card) |
2.00 |
Cash |
Pro Tips:
- Get a BakiKart for public transportation
- Keep small bills for taxis and local shops
- Most prices are fixed in stores but negotiable in markets
- Many places in Baku accept cards, but cash is king elsewhere
