Cost of living in Armenia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (ARS $12,017) | ARS $23,623 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (ARS $9,500) | ARS $13,597 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (ARS $4,492) | ARS $4,185 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (ARS $2,340) | ARS $1,583 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (ARS $4,570) | ARS $3,662 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (ARS $3,497) | ARS $2,779 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (ARS $6,823) | ARS $6,041 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (ARS $2,478) | ARS $2,557 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (ARS $943) | ARS $1,605 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (ARS $1,516) | ARS $2,044 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (ARS $14,212) | ARS $7,392 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (ARS $3,069) | ARS $3,393 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (ARS $821) | ARS $1,013 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 69% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (ARS $1,620,062) | ARS $986,672 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (ARS $1,095,318) | ARS $593,244 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (ARS $160,213) | ARS $97,954 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (ARS $1,086,945) | ARS $653,318 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (ARS $737,140) | ARS $437,429 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (ARS $86,576) | ARS $64,317 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (ARS $17,920) | ARS $20,253 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (ARS $815,535) | ARS $409,842 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (ARS $269,126) | ARS $233,066 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (ARS $20,388) | ARS $9,006 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (ARS $29,700) | ARS $6,044 | + 391% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 52% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (ARS $154,726) | ARS $108,834 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (ARS $106,020) | ARS $71,625 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (ARS $161,466) | ARS $150,565 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (ARS $380,583) | ARS $135,557 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (ARS $3,398,061) | ARS $27,674,400 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (ARS $1,457) | ARS $1,233 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (ARS $24,466) | ARS $39,335 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 78% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (ARS $13,592) | ARS $8,571 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (ARS $27,184) | ARS $16,032 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (ARS $53,805) | ARS $28,720 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (ARS $6,796) | ARS $7,499 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (ARS $11,893) | ARS $4,285 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (ARS $9,515) | ARS $5,751 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (ARS $4,736) | ARS $3,530 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (ARS $5,380) | ARS $3,759 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (ARS $12,819) | ARS $16,833 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (ARS $30,254) | ARS $36,729 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (ARS $22,278) | ARS $24,978 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (ARS $121,766) | ARS $60,924 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (ARS $108,261) | ARS $73,218 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (ARS $11,290) | ARS $11,515 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (ARS $4,519) | ARS $5,736 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (ARS $3,992) | ARS $4,152 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (ARS $1,087,380) | ARS $1,039,470 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (ARS $68) | ARS $592 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (ARS $113,552) | ARS $35,574 | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (ARS $3,399) | ARS $3,977 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,482 prices entered by 559 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Argentina
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