Baku, Azerbaijan
What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Baku. They wrote...
"Of not the culture but the place: the wind is overpowering and dries the skin terrbily; the food, especially for a vegetarian, offers little choice/variety. Bureacracy is cumbersome and mysterious--you need to know someone to get the proper paperwork to get things done," wrote a member who made the move to Baku, Azerbaijan.
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"Expats in Baku often find the language barrier to be one of the most challenging aspects of the local culture. Azerbaijani is the official language of the country, and many locals do not speak English. Additionally, the local culture is quite conservative, and expats may find it difficult to adjust to the more traditional values and customs. Furthermore, the city is quite expensive, and expats may find it difficult to find affordable housing and other necessities. Finally, the city is quite crowded and traffic can be a challenge to navigate," explained one expat living in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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What do expats find most challenging?
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
