Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (C$4.36) | C$18 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (C$2.54) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (C$1.25) | C$2.28 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (C$2.27) | C$3.90 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (C$1.08) | C$4.84 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (C$2.63) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (C$1.74) | C$3.96 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (C$0.56) | C$2.54 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (C$1.02) | C$3.14 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (C$7) | C$18 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (C$1.42) | C$2.29 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (C$0.40) | C$2.02 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (C$713) | C$2,092 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (C$369) | C$1,587 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (C$66) | C$170 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (C$444) | C$1,611 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (C$187) | C$1,119 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (C$38) | C$110 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (C$16) | C$53 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (C$748) | C$367 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (C$236) | C$165 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (C$4.81) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (C$51) | C$73 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (C$31) | C$48 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (C$87) | C$110 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (C$57) | C$142 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 72% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (C$9,577) | C$25,258 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (C$0.84) | C$1.11 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (C$16) | C$111 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (C$7) | C$11 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (C$5.99) | C$17 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (C$16) | C$81 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (C$4.79) | C$9 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (C$2.46) | C$4.96 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (C$1.92) | C$5.52 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (C$1.08) | C$3.17 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (C$0.72) | C$2.65 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (C$5.34) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (C$16) | C$55 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (C$8) | C$28 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (C$48) | C$152 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (C$37) | C$95 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (C$3.03) | C$12 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (C$2.47) | C$4.86 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (C$2.07) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (C$359) | C$565 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (C$0.05) | C$0.52 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (C$57) | C$56 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (C$1.68) | C$15 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,875 prices entered by 1,150 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in Canada
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