Top expat cities

Azerbaijan

Lankaran

#5 Top 5 cities

Lankaran has a greener climate and Caspian coast, but it will still be too limited for most expats.

Country overview

Population

89 300

Year-round temperatures

Day: 10°C až 30°C

Night: 5°C až 22°C

Climate

The wetter subtropical climate brings a mild winter and warm summer.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

7/10

Lankaran is generally calm, but limited city-specific crime evidence means routine precautions with valuables, transport, and after dark are still appropriate.

Natural disaster resilience

4/10

Earthquake hazard is high, with lower but still relevant landslide and extreme-heat hazards; flood exposure can vary sharply by exact site and watercourse.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Couples
  • Retirees
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇹🇷Turkish
  • 🇷🇺Russians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment