Cost of living in Armenia compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (ARS $2,884) | ARS $4,558 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (ARS $1,946) | ARS $3,018 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (ARS $1,302) | ARS $992 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (ARS $638) | ARS $391 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (ARS $1,117) | ARS $977 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (ARS $913) | ARS $639 | + 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (ARS $1,506) | ARS $1,471 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (ARS $475) | ARS $645 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (ARS $363) | ARS $422 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (ARS $386) | ARS $474 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (ARS $2,843) | ARS $2,036 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (ARS $694) | ARS $731 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (ARS $232) | ARS $257 | - 9% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (ARS $462,696) | ARS $236,666 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (ARS $382,154) | ARS $147,449 | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (ARS $50,543) | ARS $18,501 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (ARS $398,009) | ARS $160,740 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (ARS $202,130) | ARS $119,249 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (ARS $24,281) | ARS $16,328 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (ARS $7,502) | ARS $4,663 | + 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (ARS $169,127) | ARS $128,101 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (ARS $64,814) | ARS $75,441 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (ARS $6,785) | ARS $1,775 | + 282% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (ARS $4,266) | ARS $1,845 | + 131% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (ARS $36,680) | ARS $28,121 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (ARS $19,594) | ARS $16,659 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (ARS $45,345) | ARS $42,183 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (ARS $44,166) | ARS $38,430 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (ARS $1,766,649) | ARS $8,326,990 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (ARS $397) | ARS $288 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (ARS $8,656) | ARS $8,449 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (ARS $1,277) | ARS $1,919 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (ARS $2,654) | ARS $3,182 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (ARS $9,938) | ARS $6,068 | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (ARS $1,473) | ARS $1,591 | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (ARS $1,427) | ARS $889 | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (ARS $1,140) | ARS $1,422 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (ARS $1,030) | ARS $821 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (ARS $1,082) | ARS $708 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (ARS $3,508) | ARS $3,198 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (ARS $9,755) | ARS $7,822 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (ARS $5,592) | ARS $3,383 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (ARS $13,525) | ARS $13,573 | - 0% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (ARS $21,185) | ARS $15,418 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (ARS $2,853) | ARS $2,850 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (ARS $1,079) | ARS $1,513 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (ARS $1,113) | ARS $1,105 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (ARS $397,496) | ARS $347,640 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (ARS $13) | ARS $59 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (ARS $22,198) | ARS $9,148 | + 143% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (ARS $1,562) | ARS $983 | + 59% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 17% more expensive than in Argentina
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