- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,144Dram (₡ 3,690) | ₡ 5,426 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,074Dram (₡ 2,434) | ₡ 3,705 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,052Dram (₡ 1,234) | ₡ 2,445 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 448Dram (₡ 526) | ₡ 816 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 934Dram (₡ 1,097) | ₡ 1,556 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 464Dram (₡ 544) | ₡ 1,244 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,332Dram (₡ 1,563) | ₡ 2,780 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 623Dram (₡ 731) | ₡ 2,116 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202Dram (₡ 237) | ₡ 1,068 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 423Dram (₡ 496) | ₡ 802 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,386Dram (₡ 3,974) | ₡ 7,786 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 537Dram (₡ 630) | ₡ 1,567 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 254Dram (₡ 298) | ₡ 669 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 207,844Dram (₡ 243,934) | ₡ 626,425 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 146,171Dram (₡ 171,552) | ₡ 357,071 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,078Dram (₡ 42,342) | ₡ 111,470 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 154,015Dram (₡ 180,758) | ₡ 705,949 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,015Dram (₡ 98,603) | ₡ 401,953 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,205Dram (₡ 30,756) | ₡ 140,382 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000Dram (₡ 7,042) | ₡ 23,117 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 210,041Dram (₡ 246,513) | ₡ 280,432 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 77,652Dram (₡ 91,135) | ₡ 62,868 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (₡ 7,251) | ₡ 3,681 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,102Dram (₡ 2,467) | ₡ 2,035 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,849Dram (₡ 22,122) | ₡ 39,616 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,561Dram (₡ 25,305) | ₡ 34,402 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,252Dram (₡ 47,241) | ₡ 58,267 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,881Dram (₡ 45,632) | ₡ 58,707 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram (₡ 8,682,588) | ₡ 13,057,900 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (₡ 503) | ₡ 662 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,244Dram (₡ 9,675) | ₡ 21,102 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (₡ 3,454) | ₡ 2,357 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₡ 2,055) | ₡ 26,718 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,897Dram (₡ 13,963) | ₡ 40,372 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (₡ 1,829) | ₡ 3,545 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,307Dram (₡ 1,534) | ₡ 2,124 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,385Dram (₡ 1,626) | ₡ 3,088 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 624Dram (₡ 732) | ₡ 2,242 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (₡ 872) | ₡ 1,345 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (₡ 2,265) | ₡ 9,934 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,838Dram (₡ 8,025) | ₡ 15,963 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,109Dram (₡ 4,823) | ₡ 6,585 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,941Dram (₡ 17,536) | ₡ 22,276 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,472Dram (₡ 18,158) | ₡ 30,784 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (₡ 3,335) | ₡ 3,988 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,486Dram (₡ 1,744) | ₡ 1,852 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 919Dram (₡ 1,079) | ₡ 1,584 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 295,240Dram (₡ 346,506) | ₡ 332,594 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (₡ 22) | ₡ 140 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,954Dram (₡ 29,287) | ₡ 32,248 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550Dram (₡ 646) | ₡ 1,727 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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