Cost of living in Armenia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (₡ 2,140) | ₡ 6,148 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (₡ 4,863) | ₡ 3,966 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (₡ 1,246) | ₡ 1,833 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (₡ 615) | ₡ 841 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 752Dram (₡ 884) | ₡ 1,738 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (₡ 530) | ₡ 1,084 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (₡ 1,293) | ₡ 2,436 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (₡ 855) | ₡ 1,993 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (₡ 275) | ₡ 945 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (₡ 502) | ₡ 1,047 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (₡ 3,463) | ₡ 9,442 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (₡ 699) | ₡ 1,534 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (₡ 196) | ₡ 727 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (₡ 349,971) | ₡ 576,198 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (₡ 181,459) | ₡ 282,668 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (₡ 32,178) | ₡ 37,372 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (₡ 218,174) | ₡ 491,271 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (₡ 91,929) | ₡ 233,712 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (₡ 18,451) | ₡ 25,480 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (₡ 7,622) | ₡ 15,445 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (₡ 367,331) | ₡ 199,597 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (₡ 115,907) | ₡ 60,172 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (₡ 5,573) | ₡ 4,622 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (₡ 2,363) | ₡ 2,222 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (₡ 25,219) | ₡ 36,583 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (₡ 15,081) | ₡ 21,003 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (₡ 42,721) | ₡ 54,069 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (₡ 28,050) | ₡ 50,240 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (₡ 4,703,699) | ₡ 11,655,100 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (₡ 414) | ₡ 588 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (₡ 8,050) | ₡ 23,064 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (₡ 3,528) | ₡ 4,978 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (₡ 2,940) | ₡ 6,819 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (₡ 7,873) | ₡ 44,377 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (₡ 2,352) | ₡ 3,034 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (₡ 1,207) | ₡ 2,399 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (₡ 941) | ₡ 3,440 | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (₡ 530) | ₡ 1,593 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (₡ 353) | ₡ 1,319 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (₡ 2,622) | ₡ 7,324 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (₡ 7,637) | ₡ 13,020 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (₡ 3,884) | ₡ 5,929 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (₡ 23,523) | ₡ 16,811 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (₡ 18,024) | ₡ 28,959 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (₡ 1,489) | ₡ 3,957 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (₡ 1,214) | ₡ 2,206 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (₡ 1,014) | ₡ 1,416 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (₡ 176,424) | ₡ 302,259 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (₡ 24) | ₡ 45 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (₡ 28,089) | ₡ 37,582 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (₡ 826) | ₡ 2,221 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,300 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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