Cost of living in China compared to Armenia
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in China is 42% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
China | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37元 (2,044Dram) | 5,597Dram | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (2,166Dram) | 2,953Dram | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (718Dram) | 1,765Dram | - 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (781Dram) | 823Dram | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (840Dram) | 1,861Dram | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (551Dram) | 918Dram | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (3,059Dram) | 2,999Dram | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (822Dram) | 925Dram | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (364Dram) | 647Dram | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (362Dram) | 668Dram | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87元 (4,854Dram) | 5,718Dram | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (465Dram) | 1,641Dram | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (595Dram) | 457Dram | + 30% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in China is 6% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
China | Armenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,566元 (758,680Dram) | 597,160Dram | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,567元 (423,183Dram) | 432,631Dram | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499元 (27,930Dram) | 57,219Dram | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,485元 (362,684Dram) | 450,581Dram | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,297元 (240,322Dram) | 228,829Dram | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (17,969Dram) | 27,489Dram | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (5,256Dram) | 6,746Dram | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,393元 (77,876Dram) | 191,466Dram | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 485元 (27,147Dram) | 73,375Dram | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (2,238Dram) | 7,681Dram | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 (2,564Dram) | 2,500Dram | + 3% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in China is 39% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
China | Armenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (25,261Dram) | 51,110Dram | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 258元 (14,454Dram) | 22,183Dram | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (34,248Dram) | 55,047Dram | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 779元 (43,545Dram) | 50,000Dram | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in China is 47% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
China | Armenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 166,194元 (9,294,482Dram) | 2,000,000Dram | + 365% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (470Dram) | 522Dram | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 252元 (14,071Dram) | 9,800Dram | + 44% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in China is 14% more expensive than in Armenia | ||||
China | Armenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43元 (2,407Dram) | 1,446Dram | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (2,258Dram) | 3,004Dram | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212元 (11,873Dram) | 14,006Dram | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46元 (2,571Dram) | 1,668Dram | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (2,729Dram) | 1,615Dram | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (2,320Dram) | 1,291Dram | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (650Dram) | 1,166Dram | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (846Dram) | 1,502Dram | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 (5,259Dram) | 5,271Dram | - 0% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in China is 26% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
China | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 251元 (14,064Dram) | 13,403Dram | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (5,983Dram) | 7,317Dram | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895元 (50,033Dram) | 35,512Dram | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 293元 (16,410Dram) | 29,872Dram | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77元 (4,289Dram) | 3,230Dram | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (1,594Dram) | 1,378Dram | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (918Dram) | 1,229Dram | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,577元 (200,028Dram) | 450,000Dram | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40元 (23Dram) | 15Dram | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 356元 (19,913Dram) | 30,320Dram | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (1,393Dram) | 1,768Dram | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,777 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 11% cheaper than in Armenia
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