Cost of living in Armenia compared to Argentina
Currency:
Food | - 6% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (ARS $310) | ARS $629 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (ARS $704) | ARS $448 | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (ARS $180) | ARS $151 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (ARS $89) | ARS $67 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (ARS $161) | ARS $143 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (ARS $77) | ARS $87 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (ARS $187) | ARS $271 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (ARS $124) | ARS $102 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (ARS $40) | ARS $49 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (ARS $73) | ARS $79 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (ARS $501) | ARS $281 | + 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (ARS $101) | ARS $144 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (ARS $28) | ARS $39 | - 27% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (ARS $50,641) | ARS $36,644 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (ARS $26,257) | ARS $23,671 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (ARS $4,656) | ARS $4,427 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (ARS $31,570) | ARS $24,734 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (ARS $13,302) | ARS $16,176 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (ARS $2,670) | ARS $3,496 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (ARS $1,103) | ARS $1,428 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (ARS $53,153) | ARS $35,254 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (ARS $16,772) | ARS $14,988 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (ARS $806) | ARS $350 | + 130% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (ARS $342) | ARS $262 | + 31% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (ARS $3,649) | ARS $3,868 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (ARS $2,182) | ARS $2,358 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (ARS $6,182) | ARS $6,777 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (ARS $4,059) | ARS $5,642 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (ARS $680,628) | ARS $2,013,570 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (ARS $60) | ARS $68 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (ARS $1,165) | ARS $1,555 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (ARS $511) | ARS $287 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (ARS $425) | ARS $610 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (ARS $1,139) | ARS $1,176 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (ARS $340) | ARS $258 | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (ARS $175) | ARS $164 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (ARS $136) | ARS $218 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (ARS $77) | ARS $114 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (ARS $51) | ARS $130 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (ARS $379) | ARS $500 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (ARS $1,105) | ARS $1,305 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (ARS $562) | ARS $667 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (ARS $3,404) | ARS $2,189 | + 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (ARS $2,608) | ARS $2,187 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (ARS $215) | ARS $403 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (ARS $176) | ARS $166 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (ARS $147) | ARS $153 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (ARS $25,529) | ARS $66,064 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (ARS $3.40) | ARS $18 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (ARS $4,064) | ARS $1,985 | + 105% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (ARS $119) | ARS $171 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.17019
ARS
/
AMD
*
Cost of living in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Argentina
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 113% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 143% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 28% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Austria is 145% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 189% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in Andorra is 186% more expensive than in Argentina
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Argentina
- Cost of living in Albania is 38% more expensive than in Argentina