Cost of living in Armenia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (R$ 64) | R$ 38 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (R$ 51) | R$ 38 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (R$ 12) | R$ 5.63 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (R$ 5.01) | R$ 6 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (R$ 76) | R$ 48 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (R$ 4.37) | R$ 4.49 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (R$ 8,760) | R$ 4,056 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (R$ 5,510) | R$ 2,670 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (R$ 896) | R$ 704 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (R$ 5,780) | R$ 2,971 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (R$ 3,920) | R$ 1,942 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (R$ 460) | R$ 553 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (R$ 95) | R$ 89 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (R$ 4,336) | R$ 1,854 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (R$ 829) | R$ 638 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (R$ 108) | R$ 33 | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (R$ 159) | R$ 22 | + 624% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 159% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (R$ 823) | R$ 287 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (R$ 564) | R$ 270 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (R$ 859) | R$ 415 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (R$ 2,024) | R$ 330 | + 514% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (R$ 18,068) | R$ 116,717 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (R$ 128) | R$ 246 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 147% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (R$ 72) | R$ 22 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (R$ 145) | R$ 51 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (R$ 286) | R$ 303 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (R$ 49) | R$ 24 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (R$ 63) | R$ 14 | + 362% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (R$ 51) | R$ 22 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (R$ 29) | R$ 5.76 | + 397% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (R$ 68) | R$ 61 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (R$ 161) | R$ 114 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (R$ 118) | R$ 61 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (R$ 647) | R$ 237 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (R$ 576) | R$ 237 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (R$ 60) | R$ 32 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (R$ 5,782) | R$ 3,732 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (R$ 0.36) | R$ 1.58 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (R$ 604) | R$ 139 | + 335% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,514 prices entered by 1,290 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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