Cost of living in Yerevan (Armenia) is 48% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Yerevan (Armenia) is 42% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Yerevan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,662Dram (Dirham 25) | Dirham 51 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,158Dram (Dirham 20) | Dirham 30 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,030Dram (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 570Dram (Dirham 5.40) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 830Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 755Dram (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.18 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,354Dram (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 531Dram (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 317Dram (Dirham 3.00) | Dirham 3.95 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 467Dram (Dirham 4.42) | Dirham 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,090Dram (Dirham 29) | Dirham 59 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 678Dram (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 210Dram (Dirham 1.99) | Dirham 4.00 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Yerevan (Armenia) is 53% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Yerevan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 477,440Dram (Dirham 4,518) | Dirham 8,799 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 294,215Dram (Dirham 2,784) | Dirham 6,282 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,689Dram (Dirham 442) | Dirham 728 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 325,424Dram (Dirham 3,080) | Dirham 5,234 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 163,837Dram (Dirham 1,550) | Dirham 3,249 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,226Dram (Dirham 210) | Dirham 517 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,660Dram (Dirham 54) | Dirham 340 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 205,402Dram (Dirham 1,944) | Dirham 1,343 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 64,493Dram (Dirham 610) | Dirham 339 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,243Dram (Dirham 40) | Dirham 43 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,550Dram (Dirham 43) | Dirham 45 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Yerevan (Armenia) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Yerevan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 33,014Dram (Dirham 312) | Dirham 243 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,960Dram (Dirham 151) | Dirham 202 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,778Dram (Dirham 414) | Dirham 333 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 41,196Dram (Dirham 390) | Dirham 365 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Yerevan (Armenia) is 57% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Yerevan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,756,480Dram (Dirham 82,865) | Dirham 94,044 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 479Dram (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 3.54 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,574Dram (Dirham 62) | Dirham 295 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,629Dram (Dirham 15) | Dirham 41 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Yerevan (Armenia) is 46% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Yerevan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,773Dram (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,422Dram (Dirham 23) | Dirham 41 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 8,923Dram (Dirham 84) | Dirham 283 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,754Dram (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985Dram (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 599Dram (Dirham 5.67) | Dirham 11 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 903Dram (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,982Dram (Dirham 28) | Dirham 45 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Yerevan (Armenia) is 46% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Yerevan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,802Dram (Dirham 55) | Dirham 193 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,416Dram (Dirham 32) | Dirham 101 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,709Dram (Dirham 139) | Dirham 292 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,774Dram (Dirham 197) | Dirham 313 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,866Dram (Dirham 27) | Dirham 94 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,002Dram (Dirham 9) | Dirham 45 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 294,324Dram (Dirham 2,785) | Dirham 2,162 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (Dirham 0.19) | Dirham 0.49 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,744Dram (Dirham 206) | Dirham 345 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 810Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,041 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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