Cost of living in Armenia compared to Belgium
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (€4.02) | €5.68 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (€1.88) | €1.40 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (€4.24) | €3.83 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (€2.09) | €2.87 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (€2.11) | €2.48 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (€1.47) | €1.89 | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (€1.52) | €2.32 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (€13) | €8 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (€3.74) | €2.77 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (€1.04) | €2.32 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (€1,361) | €1,671 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (€986) | €1,445 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (€130) | €252 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (€1,027) | €1,032 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (€521) | €857 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (€63) | €146 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (€15) | €50 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (€436) | €539 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (€167) | €122 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€18) | €9 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (€5.70) | €10 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 18% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (€116) | €93 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (€51) | €42 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (€125) | €104 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€114) | €130 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,558) | €31,127 | - 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (€1.19) | €1.74 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (€22) | €50 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.29) | €12 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €10 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (€32) | €32 | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€3.80) | €5.29 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (€3.68) | €5.14 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (€2.94) | €4.92 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (€2.66) | €2.08 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (€3.42) | €4.00 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (€12) | €24 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (€31) | €58 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (€17) | €26 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (€81) | €47 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (€68) | €85 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (€3.14) | €3.61 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (€2.80) | €5.01 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,026) | €561 | + 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (€0.03) | €0.25 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (€69) | €30 | + 128% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (€4.03) | €8 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 552 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Belgium
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