Cost of living in Armenia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (AU$13) | AU$24 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (AU$5.79) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (AU$2.84) | AU$1.93 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (AU$4.97) | AU$7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (AU$4.06) | AU$7 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (AU$2.11) | AU$5.05 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (AU$1.61) | AU$3.66 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (AU$1.72) | AU$6 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (AU$13) | AU$21 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (AU$3.08) | AU$3.69 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (AU$1.03) | AU$2.92 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (AU$2,057) | AU$3,681 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (AU$1,699) | AU$2,613 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (AU$225) | AU$219 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (AU$1,770) | AU$2,402 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (AU$899) | AU$1,879 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (AU$108) | AU$163 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (AU$33) | AU$79 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (AU$752) | AU$535 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (AU$288) | AU$248 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (AU$30) | AU$17 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (AU$19) | AU$42 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (AU$163) | AU$128 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (AU$87) | AU$86 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (AU$202) | AU$186 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (AU$196) | AU$214 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (AU$7,855) | AU$36,303 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (AU$1.77) | AU$1.98 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (AU$38) | AU$166 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (AU$5.68) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (AU$12) | AU$24 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (AU$44) | AU$83 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (AU$6) | AU$5.08 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (AU$5.07) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (AU$4.58) | AU$4.15 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (AU$4.81) | AU$4.68 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (AU$16) | AU$33 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (AU$43) | AU$65 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (AU$25) | AU$43 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (AU$60) | AU$292 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (AU$94) | AU$129 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (AU$4.80) | AU$5.37 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (AU$4.95) | AU$11 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (AU$1,767) | AU$883 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (AU$0.06) | AU$0.50 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (AU$99) | AU$75 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,176 prices entered by 430 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00393
AUD
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AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Australia
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