Cost of living in Armenia compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 45% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (ARS $612) | ARS $387 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (ARS $579) | ARS $289 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (ARS $163) | ARS $108 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (ARS $96) | ARS $52 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (ARS $155) | ARS $85 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (ARS $72) | ARS $55 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (ARS $193) | ARS $211 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (ARS $50) | ARS $63 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (ARS $29) | ARS $31 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (ARS $58) | ARS $59 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (ARS $357) | ARS $212 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (ARS $77) | ARS $101 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (ARS $44) | ARS $32 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 42% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (ARS $41,314) | ARS $27,393 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (ARS $25,236) | ARS $17,643 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (ARS $4,116) | ARS $3,813 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (ARS $29,811) | ARS $19,127 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (ARS $11,972) | ARS $12,703 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (ARS $2,700) | ARS $2,826 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (ARS $855) | ARS $1,193 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (ARS $41,407) | ARS $19,790 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (ARS $15,231) | ARS $7,954 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (ARS $775) | ARS $287 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (ARS $729) | ARS $185 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 95% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (ARS $4,226) | ARS $2,691 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (ARS $3,816) | ARS $1,842 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (ARS $6,400) | ARS $4,012 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (ARS $9,423) | ARS $3,865 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (ARS $348,493) | ARS $1,000,120 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (ARS $55) | ARS $52 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (ARS $803) | ARS $1,147 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (ARS $517) | ARS $225 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (ARS $226) | ARS $422 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (ARS $2,584) | ARS $982 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (ARS $188) | ARS $209 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (ARS $149) | ARS $116 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (ARS $208) | ARS $178 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (ARS $93) | ARS $89 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (ARS $78) | ARS $101 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (ARS $323) | ARS $369 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 16% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (ARS $815) | ARS $877 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (ARS $619) | ARS $518 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (ARS $1,780) | ARS $1,759 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (ARS $3,136) | ARS $1,520 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (ARS $335) | ARS $268 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (ARS $155) | ARS $122 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (ARS $119) | ARS $121 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (ARS $47,195) | ARS $35,268 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (ARS $3.20) | ARS $11 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (ARS $2,871) | ARS $1,596 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (ARS $79) | ARS $112 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,169 prices entered by 1,316 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 23% more expensive than in Argentina
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