Cost of living in Armenia compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.80) | €6 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€1.98) | €1.79 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.87) | €5.48 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€2.96) | €3.17 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.78) | €8 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.10) | €2.00 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.80) | €1.89 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.28) | €1.28 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €10 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.60) | €3.29 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.70) | €2.55 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (€1,396) | €1,302 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (€878) | €963 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (€143) | €215 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€921) | €1,238 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€624) | €827 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€73) | €111 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €28 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€691) | €200 | + 245% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (€132) | €80 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€17) | €14 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (€25) | €15 | + 74% | |
Clothes | + 96% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 96% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€131) | €100 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€90) | €32 | + 182% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€137) | €101 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€322) | €90 | + 258% | |
Transportation | - 62% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,878) | €37,989 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.23) | €1.60 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (€20) | €59 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€12) | €14 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€23) | €13 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€46) | €152 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (€8) | €5.00 | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €4.03 | + 150% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €6 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (€2.96) | €2.39 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.56) | €2.33 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €29 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€26) | €47 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€19) | €22 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€103) | €200 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€92) | €63 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€10) | €15 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.83) | €5.73 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.38) | €5.09 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€921) | €689 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€96) | €46 | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.88) | €6 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Austria
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