Cost of living in Armenia compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Armenia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (Dinar 4.344) | Dinar 8 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (Dinar 3.434) | Dinar 3.146 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (Dinar 1.624) | Dinar 1.664 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (Dinar 0.846) | Dinar 0.771 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (Dinar 1.652) | Dinar 1.553 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (Dinar 1.264) | Dinar 1.618 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (Dinar 2.467) | Dinar 2.185 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (Dinar 0.896) | Dinar 0.936 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (Dinar 0.341) | Dinar 0.540 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (Dinar 0.548) | Dinar 1.646 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (Dinar 5.138) | Dinar 7 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (Dinar 1.109) | Dinar 1.158 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (Dinar 0.297) | Dinar 0.459 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Armenia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (Dinar 596) | Dinar 556 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (Dinar 375) | Dinar 281 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (Dinar 61) | Dinar 174 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (Dinar 393) | Dinar 356 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (Dinar 266) | Dinar 205 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (Dinar 31) | Dinar 142 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (Dinar 295) | Dinar 113 | + 162% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (Dinar 56) | Dinar 36 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.000 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (Dinar 11) | Dinar 17 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 147% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 147% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Armenia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (Dinar 56) | Dinar 15 | + 278% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (Dinar 38) | Dinar 20 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (Dinar 58) | Dinar 38 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (Dinar 138) | Dinar 29 | + 367% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Armenia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (Dinar 1,228) | Dinar 9,130 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (Dinar 0.527) | Dinar 0.244 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (Dinar 9) | Dinar 9 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 124% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Armenia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (Dinar 4.914) | Dinar 2.000 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (Dinar 10) | Dinar 6.000 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (Dinar 19) | Dinar 7 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (Dinar 3.335) | Dinar 2.000 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (Dinar 4.300) | Dinar 0.875 | + 391% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (Dinar 3.440) | Dinar 2.817 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (Dinar 1.264) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (Dinar 1.945) | Dinar 1.000 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (Dinar 4.634) | Dinar 2.000 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Armenia | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (Dinar 11) | Dinar 19 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (Dinar 8) | Dinar 10 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (Dinar 44) | Dinar 10 | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (Dinar 39) | Dinar 31 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (Dinar 4.082) | Dinar 3.000 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (Dinar 1.634) | Dinar 2.374 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (Dinar 1.443) | Dinar 2.747 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (Dinar 393) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (Dinar 0.025) | Dinar 0.033 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (Dinar 41) | Dinar 27 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (Dinar 1.229) | Dinar 2.281 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 218 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00098
BHD
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Bahrain
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