Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (83元) | 41元 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (65元) | 38元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (31元) | 15元 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (16元) | 14元 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (31元) | 16元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (24元) | 10元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (47元) | 50元 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (17元) | 16元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (6元) | 6元 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (10元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (98元) | 89元 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (21元) | 8元 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (5.66元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (11,347元) | 11,256元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (7,137元) | 5,248元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (1,161元) | 450元 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (7,486元) | 6,564元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (5,077元) | 3,518元 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (596元) | 296元 | + 101% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (123元) | 100元 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (5,617元) | 1,460元 | + 285% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (1,073元) | 553元 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (140元) | 43元 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (205元) | 50元 | + 314% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 155% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (1,066元) | 418元 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (730元) | 302元 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (1,112元) | 553元 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (2,621元) | 705元 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (23,404元) | 137,169元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (10元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (166元) | 228元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (94元) | 45元 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (187元) | 59元 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (371元) | 114元 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (64元) | 67元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (82元) | 57元 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (66元) | 25元 | + 162% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (24元) | 6元 | + 290% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (37元) | 15元 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (88元) | 64元 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (208元) | 169元 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (153元) | 100元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (839元) | 1,179元 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (746元) | 320元 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (78元) | 81元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (31元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (27元) | 19元 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (7,489元) | 3,680元 | + 103% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.47元) | 0.34元 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (782元) | 394元 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (23元) | 25元 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 845 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 36% more expensive than in China
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