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Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,845Dram (40元) | 49元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,899Dram (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,078Dram (15元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (5.96元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 963Dram (13元) | 15元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 322Dram (4.47元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050Dram (15元) | 60元 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465Dram (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183Dram (2.55元) | 6元 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 416Dram (5.78元) | 5.60元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,984Dram (41元) | 111元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 524Dram (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 221Dram (3.08元) | 11元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 254,084Dram (3,533元) | 8,931元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 154,148Dram (2,143元) | 4,334元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,259Dram (309元) | 428元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 190,153Dram (2,644元) | 5,203元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 93,553Dram (1,301元) | 3,294元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,000Dram (222元) | 264元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,869Dram (82元) | 89元 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (3,698元) | 2,101元 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (1,362元) | 714元 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (86元) | 36元 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (31元) | 54元 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (321元) | 522元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,878Dram (262元) | 278元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (641元) | 628元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (629元) | 658元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,299,790Dram (87,585元) | 141,996元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (6元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,496Dram (104元) | 152元 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (41元) | 29元 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (24元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (146元) | 281元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000Dram (28元) | 46元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (16元) | 39元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (14元) | 36元 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 523Dram (7元) | 10元 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (27元) | 56元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,731Dram (80元) | 164元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,571Dram (50元) | 90元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,049Dram (181元) | 966元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,778Dram (233元) | 393元 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,847Dram (40元) | 60元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (18元) | 34元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838Dram (12元) | 31元 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (4,303元) | 3,300元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.28元) | 0.81元 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,847Dram (262元) | 321元 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 622Dram (9元) | 21元 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.01390
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Cost of living in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in China
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