Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (31元) | 43元 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (31元) | 37元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (14元) | 17元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (8元) | 14元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 965Dram (14元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (8元) | 9元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (18元) | 48元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (4.45元) | 6元 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (48元) | 97元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (3.03元) | 13元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (6,970元) | 13,898元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (5,032元) | 8,379元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (551元) | 462元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (3,158元) | 6,525元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (2,032元) | 4,376元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (332元) | 516元 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (77元) | 140元 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (3,405元) | 1,829元 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (800元) | 546元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (61元) | 50元 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (659元) | 511元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (175元) | 288元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (635元) | 654元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (620元) | 844元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (178,869元) | 148,501元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (6元) | 8元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (91元) | 206元 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (7元) | 28元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (15元) | 27元 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (95元) | 386元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (44元) | 30元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (17元) | 19元 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (8元) | 44元 | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (9元) | 21元 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (17元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (41元) | 82元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (88元) | 260元 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (59元) | 122元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (291元) | 417元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (179元) | 319元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (31元) | 90元 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (19元) | 31元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (14元) | 19元 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (5,817元) | 2,968元 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.36元) | 0.24元 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (323元) | 410元 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram (10元) | 38元 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,271 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.01454
CNY
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Cost of living in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in China
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