Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (C$5.92) | C$20 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (C$5.93) | C$12 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (C$2.67) | C$8 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (C$1.48) | C$2.82 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 965Dram (C$2.72) | C$4.57 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (C$1.59) | C$4.41 | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (C$3.53) | C$9 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (C$2.10) | C$4.12 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (C$0.86) | C$2.88 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (C$1.20) | C$3.81 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (C$9) | C$19 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (C$1.73) | C$2.92 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (C$0.59) | C$2.61 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (C$1,351) | C$2,933 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (C$976) | C$2,318 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (C$107) | C$245 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (C$612) | C$1,872 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (C$394) | C$1,518 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (C$64) | C$143 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (C$15) | C$73 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (C$660) | C$395 | + 67% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (C$155) | C$171 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (C$12) | C$11 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$27 | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (C$128) | C$74 | + 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (C$34) | C$50 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (C$123) | C$115 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (C$120) | C$146 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (C$34,685) | C$26,878 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (C$1.20) | C$1.68 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (C$18) | C$121 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (C$1.41) | C$10 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (C$2.82) | C$20 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (C$18) | C$115 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (C$8) | C$9 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (C$3.20) | C$5.53 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (C$1.55) | C$5.64 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (C$1.77) | C$3.30 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (C$3.38) | C$2.95 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (C$8) | C$28 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (C$17) | C$65 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (C$11) | C$30 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (C$56) | C$164 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (C$35) | C$101 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (C$6) | C$13 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (C$3.67) | C$5.11 | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (C$2.64) | C$8 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (C$1,128) | C$697 | + 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (C$0.07) | C$0.38 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (C$63) | C$61 | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram (C$2.01) | C$17 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Canada
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