Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,550Dram (65元) | 46元 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,498Dram (46元) | 40元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,418Dram (26元) | 16元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 627Dram (11元) | 18元 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 936Dram (17元) | 19元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,104Dram (20元) | 11元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (31元) | 62元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (10元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455Dram (8元) | 6元 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459Dram (8元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,090Dram (75元) | 116元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746Dram (14元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291Dram (5.31元) | 16元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,700Dram (9,280元) | 15,641元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 331,966Dram (6,068元) | 9,134元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (1,046元) | 405元 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 448,260Dram (8,193元) | 7,815元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 225,015Dram (4,113元) | 4,294元 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (502元) | 249元 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (155元) | 114元 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (3,500元) | 1,086元 | + 222% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (1,341元) | 589元 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (140元) | 39元 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (88元) | 51元 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,655Dram (780元) | 524元 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,091Dram (495元) | 247元 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (938元) | 629元 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (914元) | 843元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (36,555元) | 161,247元 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (8元) | 9元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,503Dram (174元) | 204元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (26元) | 39元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (55元) | 27元 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,915Dram (218元) | 391元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (30元) | 53元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,553Dram (47元) | 33元 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,774Dram (32元) | 34元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (21元) | 13元 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,847Dram (34元) | 15元 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (73元) | 74元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,105Dram (240元) | 265元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,829Dram (107元) | 110元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (280元) | 1,294元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,102Dram (568元) | 348元 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (59元) | 79元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,829Dram (33元) | 29元 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400Dram (26元) | 18元 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (8,225元) | 3,321元 | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Dram (0.30元) | 0.20元 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,628Dram (450元) | 410元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 895Dram (16元) | 24元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,695 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01828
CNY
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in China
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