In 2014, consumer expenses per capita in Azerbaijan amounted to 234.9 manat, which is by 6.1% more than in the previous year. Compared with 2008 (114.6 manat), consumer costs increased 2-fold These figures were revealed in a study of households.
Specific weight of food (95.7 manats) in consumer spending last year amounted to 40.7%. In addition, the population spent on the purchase of cigarettes and alcoholic beverages 3.7 manats per month.
Utility costs (electricity, heat, gas, water, fuel) per capita, compared with 2008 increased by 2 times, and amounted in 2014 to average 17.3 manat per month.
Spending on health and education, compared with 2008 increased three times and reached in 2014, respectively 11.5 and 4.6 manats per month.
In 2014, the citizens spend on leisure and cultural activities 10.3 manats a month, by twice more for hotel services, catering. According to the State Statistics Committee, the cost of leisure compared to 2008 increased by 3.6 times, payment of hotel accommodation and catering – by 2.8 times. --08D--
Economics
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed amendments to two presidential decrees, refining the roles and appointments of the State Customs Committee's representatives abroad, including in international organizations.
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Auditing organizations and independent auditors in Azerbaijan concluded 7,232 contracts valued at 133.2 million manats ($78.4 million) in 2023, reflecting increases of 20% in the number of contracts and 7.1% in their total value compared to the previous year, according to the Chamber of Auditors.
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The third meeting of the auction commission was held to evaluate the proposals submitted by participants in the auction for the Gobustan Solar Power Plant project, supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The meeting focused primarily on determining qualification eligibility and selecting the auction winner, according to the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources.
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There is no sensationalism in the recent renaming of the Azerbaijani ship Karabakh to Mingachevir; the new name was given to the ship to ensure that two vessels would not operate under the same name, the Merchant Fleet of Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) CJSC told Turan.
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