Expat Guide to Living in Azerbaijan

Whether you're already living in Azerbaijan or preparing to move to Azerbaijan, our Expat Guide to Living in Azerbaijan offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Azerbaijan. For answers to specific questions, visit our Azerbaijan Forum to talk with expats in Azerbaijan.

Culture Shock in Baku, Azerbaijan

An expat living in Baku, Azerbaijan offers her perspective on living there and the culture shock she experienced. It offers insight into the realities of settling into Baku and how to manage it.

Culture Shock in Baku, Azerbaijan

A woman living in Baku, Azerbaijan shares her experiences with racism in Baku. She and her husband live in a regular neighborhood rather than an expat area. She speaks Turkish, which helps her understand Azerbaijani. Knowing what is being yelled at her as she walks down the street has been eye opening.

More Culture Shock Reports for Azerbaijan

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Azerbaijan handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Azerbaijan:

Submit a Culture Shock Report

Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Azerbaijan - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Azerbaijan by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

Submit a Living Overseas Report

More Moving to Azerbaijan Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Azerbaijan? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Azerbaijan? Below are some of the responses from expats in Azerbaijan:

Moving to Baku, Azerbaijan

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Azerbaijan with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Azerbaijan, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

Submit an International School Review

Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Azerbaijan. If you are already living in Azerbaijan, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report

Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Azerbaijan by taking our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Azerbaijan? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Azerbaijan by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Azerbaijan? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Azerbaijan? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

Submit a Working Abroad Report

Fountain Square in Baku, Azerbaijan

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Living in Azerbaijan Guide

Guide to Living in Azerbaijan covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.