- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram (C$8) | C$18 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (C$5.58) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram (C$2.92) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (C$1.17) | C$2.41 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram (C$2.73) | C$4.05 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (C$0.98) | C$3.97 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram (C$3.27) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram (C$1.35) | C$3.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (C$0.48) | C$2.39 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (C$1.08) | C$3.51 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,551Dram (C$10) | C$18 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 539Dram (C$1.47) | C$2.39 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram (C$0.68) | C$2.26 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000Dram (C$680) | C$2,130 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,296Dram (C$406) | C$1,659 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,079Dram (C$71) | C$156 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (C$472) | C$1,641 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (C$261) | C$1,183 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (C$61) | C$100 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,401Dram (C$20) | C$53 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (C$724) | C$472 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (C$267) | C$157 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (C$17) | C$12 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (C$6) | C$24 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (C$63) | C$72 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (C$63) | C$58 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (C$125) | C$115 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (C$123) | C$138 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (C$23,518) | C$22,939 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (C$1.18) | C$1.30 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,764Dram (C$24) | C$109 | - 78% | |
| 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$4.76) | C$21 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (C$29) | C$95 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (C$4.24) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (C$3.73) | C$4.90 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (C$3.21) | C$5.54 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508Dram (C$1.38) | C$2.84 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (C$2.02) | C$2.68 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (C$5.25) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,825Dram (C$21) | C$54 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,992Dram (C$11) | C$27 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (C$27) | C$146 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (C$42) | C$98 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (C$8) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,307Dram (C$3.55) | C$5.02 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 899Dram (C$2.45) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (C$842) | C$600 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (C$0.05) | C$0.45 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,947Dram (C$76) | C$63 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 582Dram (C$1.58) | C$14 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Canada
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