Cost of living in Armenia compared to Brazil
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Armenia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (R$ 43) | R$ 27 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (R$ 5.42) | R$ 3.86 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (R$ 4.67) | R$ 5.57 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (R$ 2.42) | R$ 4.51 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (R$ 4.42) | R$ 4.82 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (R$ 31) | R$ 38 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (R$ 1.73) | R$ 3.33 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (R$ 3,083) | R$ 3,092 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (R$ 1,599) | R$ 1,818 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (R$ 283) | R$ 493 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (R$ 1,922) | R$ 2,063 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (R$ 810) | R$ 1,270 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (R$ 163) | R$ 360 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (R$ 67) | R$ 80 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (R$ 3,236) | R$ 1,663 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (R$ 1,021) | R$ 467 | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (R$ 49) | R$ 22 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 23% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (R$ 222) | R$ 210 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (R$ 133) | R$ 192 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (R$ 376) | R$ 324 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (R$ 247) | R$ 247 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (R$ 41,438) | R$ 88,188 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (R$ 3.64) | R$ 4.43 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (R$ 71) | R$ 222 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (R$ 26) | R$ 41 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (R$ 69) | R$ 218 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (R$ 8) | R$ 16 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (R$ 4.67) | R$ 5.88 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (R$ 3.11) | R$ 4.06 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (R$ 23) | R$ 42 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (R$ 67) | R$ 94 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (R$ 34) | R$ 52 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (R$ 207) | R$ 218 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (R$ 159) | R$ 183 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (R$ 13) | R$ 25 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (R$ 1,554) | R$ 3,547 | - 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.29 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (R$ 247) | R$ 117 | + 112% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil
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