- 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 | 2,830Dram (C$8) | C$18 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,036Dram (C$5.54) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,052Dram (C$2.86) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 444Dram (C$1.21) | C$2.46 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 958Dram (C$2.61) | C$4.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 388Dram (C$1.06) | C$4.00 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,260Dram (C$3.43) | C$10 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 524Dram (C$1.43) | C$3.71 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 179Dram (C$0.49) | C$2.32 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 420Dram (C$1.14) | C$3.51 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,395Dram (C$9) | C$18 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 541Dram (C$1.47) | C$2.40 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 264Dram (C$0.72) | C$2.34 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 207,844Dram (C$566) | C$2,111 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 146,171Dram (C$398) | C$1,647 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,078Dram (C$98) | C$156 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 154,015Dram (C$419) | C$1,626 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,015Dram (C$229) | C$1,165 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,205Dram (C$71) | C$102 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,174Dram (C$17) | C$53 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 210,041Dram (C$572) | C$484 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 77,652Dram (C$211) | C$159 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (C$17) | C$11 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,086Dram (C$5.68) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,331Dram (C$55) | C$71 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (C$63) | C$57 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,821Dram (C$125) | C$114 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (C$123) | C$138 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram (C$20,132) | C$22,894 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (C$1.17) | C$1.28 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,128Dram (C$19) | C$112 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (C$4.77) | C$21 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (C$29) | C$96 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (C$4.24) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (C$3.73) | C$4.95 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (C$3.21) | C$5.59 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 556Dram (C$1.51) | C$2.95 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (C$2.02) | C$2.80 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (C$5.25) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,838Dram (C$19) | C$54 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,997Dram (C$11) | C$28 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,114Dram (C$41) | C$150 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,472Dram (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (C$8) | C$12 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,486Dram (C$4.04) | C$4.95 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 919Dram (C$2.50) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 295,240Dram (C$803) | C$591 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (C$0.05) | C$0.43 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,177Dram (C$74) | C$62 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550Dram (C$1.50) | C$14 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Canada
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