Cost of living in Armenia compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.87) | €5.79 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€2.02) | €1.28 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.94) | €3.78 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€3.01) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.88) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.13) | €2.59 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.81) | €2.11 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.31) | €2.08 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €8 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.64) | €3.05 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.71) | €2.00 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (€1,396) | €1,327 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (€944) | €1,170 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (€138) | €265 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€936) | €873 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€635) | €663 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€75) | €154 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €54 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€703) | €302 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (€232) | €110 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€18) | €17 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (€26) | €12 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 92% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€133) | €89 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€91) | €42 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€139) | €83 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€328) | €120 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,927) | €32,008 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.26) | €1.67 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (€21) | €55 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€12) | €12 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€23) | €14 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€46) | €30 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (€5.85) | €5.29 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €9 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €4.92 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (€4.08) | €3.01 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.64) | €4.00 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €29 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€26) | €43 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€19) | €26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€105) | €90 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€93) | €140 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.89) | €3.51 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.44) | €5.03 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€937) | €561 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | €0.25 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€98) | €82 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.93) | €11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 420 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Belgium
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