The dream of working in Azerbaijan! Find out how much 50,000 manats in Azerbaijani is worth in India and the full math of the job.

If you're considering a job abroad, Azerbaijan is increasingly gaining attention. This country is known not only for its beauty and oil resources, but also for its Indian youth. Significantly, its currency, the Azerbaijani manat, is quite strong against the Indian rupee.

According to the current exchange rate, 1 Azerbaijani manat is worth approximately 52.21 Indian rupees. This means that if someone earns a salary of 50,000 manats there, this amount in Indian currency is equivalent to approximately ₹2.6 million annually (approximately ₹2.17 million per month). This salary is much better than many jobs in India for mid-level corporate professionals or the IT sector.

Where are jobs available?

In recent years, demand for foreign workers has increased in Azerbaijan's infrastructure, oil and gas, IT, and education sectors. Numerous jobs are open for Indian engineers, teachers, doctors, and technical experts. Especially in the capital, Baku, a large number of foreign companies operate, offering Indians excellent salaries and accommodation.

Living and Expenses Calculation

A monthly cost of rent and general expenses in Baku, including food and transportation, is around 1,000-1,200 manats. Other expenses, including food and transportation, range from 800-1,000 manats. Thus, even if you spend 2,000 manats, you can save around 48,000 manats per month, or approximately ₹2.5 million annually in Indian currency.

Taxes and work-life balance are better than in India.

Income tax rates in Azerbaijan are lower than in India. Most people pay between 8 and 14 percent. Furthermore, the work culture there is considered calm and organized, with less overtime and more holidays. This is why many Indian youth are now moving to cities like Baku instead of Gulf countries.

How to apply?

Azerbaijani companies often post jobs for foreign employees on online portals such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. Many Indian recruitment agencies are also working with companies there. Indian candidates are given priority for visas and employment, especially in the fields of engineering, hotel management, and education.