Cost of living in Armenia compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (COL$33,728) | COL$18,134 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (COL$31,945) | COL$16,810 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (COL$8,972) | COL$6,997 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (COL$5,266) | COL$2,745 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (COL$8,551) | COL$5,513 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (COL$3,979) | COL$2,690 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (COL$10,632) | COL$7,603 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (COL$2,767) | COL$5,041 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (COL$1,591) | COL$2,203 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (COL$3,182) | COL$2,863 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (COL$19,709) | COL$41,600 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (COL$4,272) | COL$4,083 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (COL$2,437) | COL$2,158 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (COL$2,277,790) | COL$2,506,550 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (COL$1,391,373) | COL$1,238,910 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (COL$226,906) | COL$240,148 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (COL$1,643,609) | COL$1,520,510 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (COL$660,092) | COL$834,806 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (COL$148,877) | COL$157,259 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (COL$47,160) | COL$76,183 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (COL$2,282,917) | COL$1,253,780 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (COL$839,731) | COL$329,260 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (COL$42,733) | COL$16,487 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (COL$40,178) | COL$14,704 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 94% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (COL$232,975) | COL$156,279 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (COL$210,407) | COL$98,628 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (COL$352,849) | COL$241,026 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (COL$519,505) | COL$207,003 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (COL$19,213,855) | COL$58,562,300 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (COL$3,054) | COL$3,087 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (COL$44,289) | COL$125,475 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (COL$28,488) | COL$14,982 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (COL$12,472) | COL$20,281 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (COL$142,442) | COL$78,696 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (COL$10,364) | COL$17,466 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (COL$8,241) | COL$12,107 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (COL$11,492) | COL$14,700 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (COL$5,114) | COL$6,207 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (COL$4,273) | COL$4,253 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (COL$17,801) | COL$20,682 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (COL$44,934) | COL$37,842 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (COL$34,103) | COL$21,513 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (COL$98,126) | COL$94,513 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (COL$172,883) | COL$92,253 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (COL$18,485) | COL$22,686 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (COL$8,540) | COL$7,034 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (COL$6,552) | COL$4,047 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (COL$2,602,044) | COL$1,691,390 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (COL$176) | COL$185 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (COL$158,285) | COL$110,887 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (COL$4,360) | COL$7,349 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,035 prices entered by 1,029 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 5% more expensive than in Colombia
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