What is the expat life like in Baku, Azerbaijan?

Depending on field you are in, it can be very good. Baku is a nice, European-style city with parts of incident, old and modern beautiful architecture (Icheri Sheher, XIX century buildings, built by European architects, brought by Nobel and other oilmen, Flaming towers, respectively). read more

Well, I think it's quite fun when I look at my expat friends' lives in Baku: -)) They get a really good paycheck, for that reason, can afford having a fun life to --they go to pricey fitness and entertainment places, like, karaoke, Irish pubs, opera, drama, traveling around the country, etc.. read more

Baku, which is where most onshore expats work and live, is a city of haves, have-nots and rip-off merchants. Sorry if this seems a bit harsh but it's an undeniable fact of life here. On arriving in Azerbaijan, you will most likely be put up in a posh hotel for two weeks. read more

Azerbaijan is an oil-rich former Soviet republic lying on the Caspian Sea between Russia and Iran. Expats moving to Azerbaijan will find a country rich in cultural heritage and sitting at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Azerbaijan’s economy has seen steady growth in recent years. read more