Cost of living in Armenia compared to Chile
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 15% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (CH$10,866) | CH$14,798 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (CH$8,590) | CH$6,666 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (CH$4,062) | CH$2,733 | + 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (CH$2,116) | CH$1,146 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (CH$4,132) | CH$3,745 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (CH$3,163) | CH$1,470 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (CH$6,170) | CH$5,818 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (CH$2,240) | CH$1,729 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (CH$852) | CH$1,487 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (CH$1,371) | CH$1,271 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (CH$12,851) | CH$6,391 | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (CH$2,775) | CH$2,113 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (CH$743) | CH$638 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 56% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 56% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (CH$1,489,791) | CH$1,127,230 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (CH$937,011) | CH$658,074 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (CH$152,432) | CH$89,707 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (CH$982,891) | CH$576,207 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (CH$666,573) | CH$392,482 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (CH$78,288) | CH$54,665 | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (CH$16,204) | CH$15,300 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (CH$737,463) | CH$241,293 | + 206% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (CH$140,928) | CH$80,915 | + 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (CH$18,437) | CH$9,464 | + 95% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (CH$26,962) | CH$8,504 | + 217% | |
Clothes | + 206% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 206% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (CH$139,914) | CH$49,091 | + 185% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (CH$95,870) | CH$30,021 | + 219% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (CH$146,008) | CH$70,688 | + 107% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (CH$344,150) | CH$75,427 | + 356% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (CH$3,072,763) | CH$16,969,300 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (CH$1,317) | CH$1,334 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (CH$21,831) | CH$38,611 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 87% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 87% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (CH$12,291) | CH$4,100 | + 200% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (CH$24,582) | CH$9,754 | + 152% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (CH$48,654) | CH$45,273 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (CH$8,341) | CH$5,808 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (CH$10,755) | CH$4,396 | + 145% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (CH$8,604) | CH$4,784 | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (CH$3,160) | CH$2,190 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (CH$4,865) | CH$2,518 | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (CH$11,592) | CH$16,375 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | + 31% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 31% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (CH$27,358) | CH$34,805 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (CH$20,145) | CH$12,788 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (CH$110,109) | CH$31,028 | + 255% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (CH$97,897) | CH$55,093 | + 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (CH$10,209) | CH$8,997 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (CH$4,087) | CH$3,893 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (CH$3,610) | CH$3,939 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (CH$983,284) | CH$549,935 | + 79% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (CH$61) | CH$108 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (CH$102,681) | CH$59,321 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (CH$3,074) | CH$4,836 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 24% more expensive than in Chile
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