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 | 2,262Dram (ARS $687) | ARS $1,402 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,227Dram (ARS $677) | ARS $970 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (ARS $478) | ARS $365 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 595Dram (ARS $181) | ARS $132 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 964Dram (ARS $293) | ARS $255 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (ARS $181) | ARS $217 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (ARS $492) | ARS $541 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (ARS $147) | ARS $214 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (ARS $115) | ARS $88 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 464Dram (ARS $141) | ARS $182 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,906Dram (ARS $1,187) | ARS $687 | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (ARS $184) | ARS $247 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (ARS $72) | ARS $91 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 47% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (ARS $159,402) | ARS $78,409 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 390,033Dram (ARS $118,494) | ARS $47,285 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (ARS $11,515) | ARS $5,777 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (ARS $61,722) | ARS $51,397 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,160Dram (ARS $41,366) | ARS $33,523 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (ARS $6,934) | ARS $5,509 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (ARS $1,737) | ARS $2,285 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (ARS $80,185) | ARS $54,435 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (ARS $27,342) | ARS $31,371 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (ARS $1,270) | ARS $683 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (ARS $608) | ARS $514 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 79% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (ARS $27,342) | ARS $8,772 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (ARS $10,633) | ARS $6,221 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (ARS $17,655) | ARS $18,010 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (ARS $12,955) | ARS $13,852 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (ARS $3,736,792) | ARS $4,277,310 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (ARS $143) | ARS $120 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,245Dram (ARS $1,897) | ARS $2,415 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (ARS $152) | ARS $588 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (ARS $304) | ARS $950 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (ARS $3,038) | ARS $2,261 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (ARS $911) | ARS $507 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (ARS $345) | ARS $327 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (ARS $304) | ARS $408 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (ARS $304) | ARS $245 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (ARS $365) | ARS $253 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (ARS $966) | ARS $1,021 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Armenia | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (ARS $3,293) | ARS $2,749 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (ARS $1,215) | ARS $1,160 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (ARS $4,557) | ARS $3,362 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (ARS $5,955) | ARS $4,295 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (ARS $753) | ARS $747 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (ARS $408) | ARS $422 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (ARS $284) | ARS $330 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (ARS $121,522) | ARS $104,887 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (ARS $7) | ARS $28 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (ARS $9,612) | ARS $3,961 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (ARS $245) | ARS $316 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,670 prices entered by 1,210 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 12% more expensive than in Argentina
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