Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (C$16) | C$25 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (C$5.88) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (C$3.06) | C$3.02 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (C$5.98) | C$5.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (C$4.58) | C$5.96 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (C$9) | C$12 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (C$3.24) | C$5.48 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (C$1.23) | C$4.18 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (C$1.98) | C$4.05 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (C$19) | C$23 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (C$4.02) | C$3.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (C$1.07) | C$3.12 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (C$2,156) | C$3,232 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (C$1,356) | C$2,666 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (C$221) | C$261 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (C$1,422) | C$2,207 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (C$965) | C$1,825 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (C$113) | C$138 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (C$23) | C$72 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (C$1,067) | C$373 | + 186% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (C$204) | C$237 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (C$27) | C$18 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (C$39) | C$34 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 118% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (C$202) | C$89 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (C$139) | C$66 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (C$211) | C$136 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (C$498) | C$170 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (C$4,447) | C$33,025 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (C$1.91) | C$1.67 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (C$32) | C$111 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (C$18) | C$13 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (C$36) | C$29 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (C$70) | C$175 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (C$12) | C$12 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (C$16) | C$8 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (C$12) | C$7 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (C$4.57) | C$4.20 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (C$7) | C$3.95 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (C$17) | C$34 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (C$40) | C$74 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (C$29) | C$35 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (C$159) | C$200 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (C$142) | C$135 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (C$15) | C$17 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (C$5.91) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (C$5.22) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (C$1,423) | C$658 | + 116% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (C$0.09) | C$0.45 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (C$149) | C$63 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (C$4.45) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,387 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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