Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (C$11) | C$23 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (C$8) | C$13 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (C$5.04) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (C$2.47) | C$3.00 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (C$4.33) | C$5.66 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (C$3.54) | C$5.19 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (C$5.84) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (C$1.84) | C$5.01 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (C$1.41) | C$3.05 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (C$1.50) | C$3.60 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (C$2.69) | C$3.11 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (C$0.90) | C$2.93 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (C$1,793) | C$2,731 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (C$1,481) | C$2,117 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (C$196) | C$221 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (C$1,542) | C$1,778 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (C$783) | C$1,401 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (C$94) | C$127 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (C$29) | C$72 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (C$655) | C$441 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (C$251) | C$208 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (C$26) | C$14 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (C$17) | C$29 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 43% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (C$142) | C$80 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (C$76) | C$57 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (C$176) | C$122 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (C$171) | C$149 | + 15% | |
| 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 | 2,000,000Dram (C$6,845) | C$30,830 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (C$1.54) | C$1.68 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (C$34) | C$105 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (C$4.95) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (C$10) | C$29 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (C$39) | C$114 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (C$5.71) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (C$5.53) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (C$4.42) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (C$3.99) | C$4.94 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (C$4.19) | C$3.43 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (C$14) | C$31 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (C$38) | C$64 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (C$22) | C$32 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (C$52) | C$170 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (C$82) | C$113 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (C$11) | C$15 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (C$4.18) | C$5.36 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (C$4.31) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (C$1,540) | C$755 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (C$0.05) | C$0.42 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (C$86) | C$63 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (C$6) | C$17 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,501 prices entered by 805 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Canada
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