Cost of living in Armenia compared to Austria
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (€2.89) | €13 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (€1.68) | €5.46 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (€0.83) | €1.06 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (€1.50) | €5.53 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (€0.71) | €2.88 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (€1.74) | €6 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (€1.15) | €2.23 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (€0.37) | €1.63 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (€0.68) | €1.06 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (€4.67) | €8 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (€0.94) | €1.98 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (€0.26) | €1.59 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (€472) | €1,236 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (€245) | €1,026 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (€43) | €152 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (€294) | €893 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (€124) | €658 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (€25) | €112 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (€10) | €22 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (€495) | €367 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (€156) | €86 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (€3.19) | €14 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (€34) | €95 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (€20) | €38 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (€58) | €74 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (€38) | €122 | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (€6,343) | €22,737 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (€0.56) | €1.12 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (€11) | €51 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (€4.76) | €8 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (€3.97) | €7 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (€11) | €58 | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€3.17) | €4.85 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (€1.63) | €2.43 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (€1.27) | €2.97 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (€0.72) | €1.87 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (€0.48) | €1.68 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (€3.54) | €25 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (€10) | €33 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (€5.24) | €20 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (€32) | €135 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (€24) | €47 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (€2.01) | €11 | - 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (€1.64) | €3.49 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (€1.37) | €3.34 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (€238) | €500 | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.03) | €0.07 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (€38) | €37 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (€1.11) | €5.00 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Austria
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