Cost of living in Armenia compared to Chile
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,550Dram (CH$7,306) | CH$14,218 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,498Dram (CH$5,140) | CH$6,963 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,418Dram (CH$2,918) | CH$2,795 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 627Dram (CH$1,289) | CH$1,044 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 936Dram (CH$1,926) | CH$2,927 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,104Dram (CH$2,272) | CH$1,375 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (CH$3,509) | CH$5,670 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (CH$1,107) | CH$1,480 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455Dram (CH$937) | CH$1,125 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459Dram (CH$944) | CH$1,093 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,090Dram (CH$8,415) | CH$6,921 | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746Dram (CH$1,535) | CH$1,939 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291Dram (CH$598) | CH$668 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,700Dram (CH$1,044,725) | CH$935,070 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 331,966Dram (CH$683,107) | CH$570,262 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (CH$117,743) | CH$69,145 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 448,260Dram (CH$922,412) | CH$597,356 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 225,015Dram (CH$463,027) | CH$396,128 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (CH$56,565) | CH$45,321 | + 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (CH$17,477) | CH$16,212 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (CH$393,991) | CH$242,750 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (CH$150,987) | CH$76,128 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (CH$15,807) | CH$7,756 | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (CH$9,939) | CH$7,992 | + 24% | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 92% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,655Dram (CH$87,773) | CH$43,921 | + 100% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,091Dram (CH$55,747) | CH$27,062 | + 106% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (CH$105,633) | CH$64,170 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (CH$102,888) | CH$71,222 | + 44% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (CH$4,115,521) | CH$14,666,900 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (CH$883) | CH$1,271 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,503Dram (CH$19,554) | CH$41,980 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (CH$2,975) | CH$3,609 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (CH$6,182) | CH$8,237 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,915Dram (CH$24,518) | CH$40,294 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (CH$3,432) | CH$4,290 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,553Dram (CH$5,254) | CH$3,724 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,774Dram (CH$3,651) | CH$3,805 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (CH$2,399) | CH$1,709 | + 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,847Dram (CH$3,801) | CH$1,911 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (CH$8,173) | CH$14,717 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,105Dram (CH$26,967) | CH$25,242 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,829Dram (CH$11,995) | CH$9,906 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (CH$31,507) | CH$22,888 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,102Dram (CH$64,000) | CH$44,551 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (CH$6,646) | CH$8,723 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,829Dram (CH$3,764) | CH$3,808 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400Dram (CH$2,881) | CH$2,986 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (CH$925,992) | CH$573,521 | + 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Dram (CH$34) | CH$110 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,628Dram (CH$50,679) | CH$42,645 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 895Dram (CH$1,842) | CH$4,665 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Chile
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