Cost of living in Armenia compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (€5.69) | €14 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (€5.33) | €9 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (€3.45) | €5.72 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (€1.48) | €1.33 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 797Dram (€1.82) | €5.61 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (€1.26) | €3.14 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (€3.53) | €5.97 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (€1.10) | €2.23 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (€0.86) | €2.42 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (€1.07) | €1.07 | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (€1.74) | €2.31 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (€0.51) | €1.65 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (€1,215) | €1,592 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (€1,132) | €1,017 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (€174) | €543 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (€880) | €832 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (€428) | €691 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (€47) | €164 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (€15) | €31 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (€530) | €338 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (€144) | €152 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (€18) | €12 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (€14) | €13 | + 8% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 21% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (€116) | €99 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (€60) | €46 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (€117) | €92 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€114) | €126 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,575) | €24,513 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (€1.12) | €1.87 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (€40) | €44 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (€1.02) | €5.67 | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (€25) | €152 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€4.57) | €5.00 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (€5.72) | €3.07 | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (€2.86) | €3.03 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (€1.78) | €2.12 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (€2.73) | €2.07 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (€18) | €45 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (€8) | €22 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (€31) | €50 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (€81) | €59 | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (€17) | €11 | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (€4.02) | €4.14 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (€1.97) | €4.02 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,029) | €499 | + 106% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.05) | €0.08 | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (€49) | €31 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (€2.04) | €5.84 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Austria
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