Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (22元) | 54元 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (51元) | 36元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (13元) | 15元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (12元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (5.53元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (13元) | 56元 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (9元) | 12元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (2.87元) | 6元 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (5.24元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (36元) | 108元 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (2.05元) | 10元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (3,651元) | 7,480元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (1,893元) | 4,546元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (336元) | 406元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (2,276元) | 6,893元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (959元) | 3,954元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (193元) | 261元 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (80元) | 84元 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (3,833元) | 2,223元 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (1,209元) | 622元 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (58元) | 47元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (25元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (263元) | 359元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (157元) | 227元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (446元) | 569元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (293元) | 513元 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (49,076元) | 160,747元 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (4.32元) | 6元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (84元) | 177元 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (37元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (31元) | 35元 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (82元) | 441元 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (25元) | 31元 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (13元) | 38元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (10元) | 33元 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (5.53元) | 9元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (3.68元) | 11元 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (27元) | 84元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (80元) | 201元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (41元) | 94元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (245元) | 978元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (188元) | 413元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (16元) | 70元 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (13元) | 34元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (11元) | 31元 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (1,841元) | 3,170元 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.25元) | 0.55元 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (293元) | 419元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (9元) | 22元 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,101 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in China
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