Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,650Dram (C$16) | C$18 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,824Dram (C$13) | C$11 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,333Dram (C$3.66) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 821Dram (C$2.26) | C$2.38 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,244Dram (C$3.42) | C$3.88 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 581Dram (C$1.60) | C$3.84 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,583Dram (C$4.35) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 365Dram (C$1.00) | C$3.79 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 232Dram (C$0.64) | C$2.39 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 470Dram (C$1.29) | C$3.31 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,497Dram (C$4.11) | C$18 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 586Dram (C$1.61) | C$2.33 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 416Dram (C$1.14) | C$2.04 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 289,461Dram (C$795) | C$2,164 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 194,382Dram (C$534) | C$1,608 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,804Dram (C$183) | C$165 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,611Dram (C$597) | C$1,612 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 88,507Dram (C$243) | C$1,095 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,847Dram (C$46) | C$108 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (C$18) | C$53 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (C$880) | C$424 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (C$324) | C$161 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (C$16) | C$11 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,960Dram (C$16) | C$23 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 40% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,964Dram (C$104) | C$68 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,586Dram (C$65) | C$54 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,439Dram (C$141) | C$113 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000Dram (C$329) | C$136 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 71% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (C$7,407) | C$24,941 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 437Dram (C$1.20) | C$1.24 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000Dram (C$16) | C$112 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (C$11) | C$11 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (C$4.81) | C$22 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (C$55) | C$88 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (C$4.00) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (C$3.18) | C$5.03 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,061Dram (C$2.91) | C$5.03 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 572Dram (C$1.57) | C$2.99 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (C$1.65) | C$2.31 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,310Dram (C$6) | C$24 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,418Dram (C$15) | C$54 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,887Dram (C$11) | C$28 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (C$38) | C$163 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,475Dram (C$56) | C$102 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,813Dram (C$8) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (C$3.29) | C$4.87 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 922Dram (C$2.53) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (C$1,003) | C$562 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (C$0.07) | C$0.39 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (C$61) | C$59 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618Dram (C$1.70) | C$14 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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