- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,144Dram (C$8) | C$17 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,083Dram (C$5.55) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,069Dram (C$2.85) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 437Dram (C$1.16) | C$2.46 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 841Dram (C$2.24) | C$4.11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 464Dram (C$1.24) | C$4.12 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,332Dram (C$3.55) | C$11 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 623Dram (C$1.66) | C$3.70 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202Dram (C$0.54) | C$2.38 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 413Dram (C$1.10) | C$3.54 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,386Dram (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 541Dram (C$1.44) | C$2.41 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 255Dram (C$0.68) | C$2.33 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 207,844Dram (C$554) | C$2,123 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 132,651Dram (C$353) | C$1,647 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,078Dram (C$96) | C$163 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 181,005Dram (C$482) | C$1,666 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 86,197Dram (C$230) | C$1,217 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,205Dram (C$70) | C$107 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,566Dram (C$17) | C$53 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 210,041Dram (C$559) | C$490 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 77,652Dram (C$207) | C$159 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (C$16) | C$11 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,731Dram (C$10) | C$24 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,876Dram (C$50) | C$70 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,700Dram (C$58) | C$57 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,252Dram (C$107) | C$115 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,881Dram (C$104) | C$141 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram (C$19,704) | C$22,608 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (C$1.14) | C$1.24 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,244Dram (C$22) | C$112 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (C$4.66) | C$21 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 9,002Dram (C$24) | C$93 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (C$4.15) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,307Dram (C$3.48) | C$4.93 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,385Dram (C$3.69) | C$5.56 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 624Dram (C$1.66) | C$2.96 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (C$1.98) | C$2.89 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000Dram (C$5.33) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,009Dram (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,248Dram (C$11) | C$28 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (C$53) | C$153 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,472Dram (C$41) | C$96 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,057Dram (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500Dram (C$4.00) | C$4.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 957Dram (C$2.55) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 295,240Dram (C$786) | C$586 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,794Dram (C$87) | C$61 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550Dram (C$1.46) | C$14 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Canada
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