Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (70元) | 45元 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (66元) | 34元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (19元) | 15元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (11元) | 15元 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (18元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (22元) | 59元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (5.71元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (3.28元) | 6.00元 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (7元) | 5.17元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (41元) | 112元 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (5.03元) | 14元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (4,701元) | 9,398元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (2,871元) | 4,943元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (468元) | 431元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (3,392元) | 5,740元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (1,362元) | 3,007元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (307元) | 285元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (97元) | 96元 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (4,711元) | 2,464元 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (1,733元) | 561元 | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (88元) | 38元 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (83元) | 47元 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (481元) | 481元 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (434元) | 250元 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (728元) | 647元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (1,072元) | 620元 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (39,652元) | 134,340元 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (6元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (91元) | 149元 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (59元) | 37元 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (26元) | 45元 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (294元) | 347元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (21元) | 62元 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (17元) | 47元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (24元) | 31元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (11元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (9元) | 12元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (37元) | 71元 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (93元) | 177元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (70元) | 100元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (203元) | 1,029元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (357元) | 395元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (38元) | 68元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (18元) | 33元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (14元) | 31元 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (5,370元) | 3,256元 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.36元) | 0.31元 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (327元) | 335元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (9元) | 22元 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,206 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in China
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