- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram (44元) | 53元 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (6元) | 15元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram (14元) | 16元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (5.11元) | 8元 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram (17元) | 59元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (2.50元) | 7元 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (5.63元) | 5.79元 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,551Dram (50元) | 113元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 539Dram (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram (3.54元) | 12元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000Dram (3,550元) | 9,794元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,296Dram (2,120元) | 4,472元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,079Dram (370元) | 440元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (2,466元) | 5,657元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (1,363元) | 3,586元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (319元) | 322元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,401Dram (105元) | 84元 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (3,778元) | 2,213元 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (1,392元) | 663元 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (88元) | 39元 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (32元) | 39元 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (328元) | 560元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (331元) | 268元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (655元) | 606元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (642元) | 676元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (122,789元) | 143,546元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (6元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,764Dram (124元) | 151元 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (42元) | 27元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (149元) | 364元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (22元) | 27元 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (19元) | 36元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (17元) | 37元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508Dram (7元) | 10元 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (11元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (27元) | 61元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,825Dram (111元) | 155元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,992Dram (57元) | 87元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (142元) | 771元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (217元) | 374元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (40元) | 59元 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,307Dram (19元) | 33元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 899Dram (13元) | 34元 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (4,395元) | 3,300元 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (0.27元) | 1.00元 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,947Dram (397元) | 302元 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 582Dram (8元) | 20元 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01420
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,647 prices entered by 578 different people.
Cost of living in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in China
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