Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 72% more expensive than in China | ||||
Armenia | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (100元) | 37元 | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (53元) | 39元 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (32元) | 13元 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (33元) | 15元 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (16元) | 10元 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (54元) | 55元 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (17元) | 15元 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (12元) | 7元 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (12元) | 6元 | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (102元) | 87元 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (29元) | 8元 | + 253% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (8元) | 11元 | - 23% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
Armenia | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (10,673元) | 13,566元 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (7,732元) | 7,567元 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (1,023元) | 499元 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (8,053元) | 6,485元 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (4,090元) | 4,297元 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (491元) | 321元 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (121元) | 94元 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (3,422元) | 1,393元 | + 146% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (1,311元) | 485元 | + 170% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (137元) | 40元 | + 243% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (45元) | 46元 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
Armenia | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (913元) | 452元 | + 102% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (396元) | 258元 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (984元) | 612元 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (894元) | 779元 | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
Armenia | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (35,745元) | 166,194元 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (9元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (175元) | 252元 | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
Armenia | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (26元) | 43元 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (54元) | 40元 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (250元) | 212元 | + 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (30元) | 46元 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (29元) | 49元 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (23元) | 41元 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (21元) | 12元 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (94元) | 94元 | + 0% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
Armenia | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (240元) | 251元 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (131元) | 107元 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (635元) | 895元 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (534元) | 293元 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (58元) | 77元 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (25元) | 29元 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (22元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (8,043元) | 3,577元 | + 125% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.27元) | 0.40元 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (542元) | 356元 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,777 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 12% more expensive than in China
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