- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram (₡ 3,844) | ₡ 4,876 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (₡ 2,524) | ₡ 3,622 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,018Dram (₡ 1,253) | ₡ 2,497 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 437Dram (₡ 538) | ₡ 799 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,031Dram (₡ 1,269) | ₡ 1,643 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (₡ 443) | ₡ 1,056 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,078Dram (₡ 1,327) | ₡ 2,987 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 532Dram (₡ 655) | ₡ 1,972 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 187Dram (₡ 230) | ₡ 907 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (₡ 488) | ₡ 839 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,433Dram (₡ 4,226) | ₡ 7,871 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 539Dram (₡ 664) | ₡ 1,636 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250Dram (₡ 308) | ₡ 656 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000Dram (₡ 307,715) | ₡ 653,744 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 166,197Dram (₡ 204,565) | ₡ 395,411 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,079Dram (₡ 32,099) | ₡ 112,659 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (₡ 213,736) | ₡ 473,318 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (₡ 118,153) | ₡ 337,578 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (₡ 27,624) | ₡ 140,382 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,401Dram (₡ 9,109) | ₡ 20,830 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (₡ 327,433) | ₡ 282,228 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (₡ 120,603) | ₡ 68,986 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (₡ 7,605) | ₡ 4,331 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (₡ 2,731) | ₡ 2,460 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (₡ 28,423) | ₡ 40,927 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (₡ 28,662) | ₡ 38,820 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (₡ 56,735) | ₡ 54,148 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (₡ 55,670) | ₡ 40,855 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (₡ 10,641,963) | ₡ 14,622,500 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (₡ 536) | ₡ 649 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,764Dram (₡ 10,787) | ₡ 27,199 | - 60% | |
| 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 (₡ 3,623) | ₡ 3,037 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₡ 2,155) | ₡ 21,724 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (₡ 12,928) | ₡ 40,917 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (₡ 1,919) | ₡ 3,511 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (₡ 1,688) | ₡ 3,347 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (₡ 1,451) | ₡ 3,065 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508Dram (₡ 625) | ₡ 2,147 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (₡ 914) | ₡ 1,654 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (₡ 2,375) | ₡ 7,332 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,825Dram (₡ 9,631) | ₡ 17,193 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,992Dram (₡ 4,914) | ₡ 6,373 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (₡ 12,309) | ₡ 32,945 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (₡ 18,822) | ₡ 28,727 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (₡ 3,497) | ₡ 3,318 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,307Dram (₡ 1,609) | ₡ 2,047 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 899Dram (₡ 1,107) | ₡ 1,359 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (₡ 380,939) | ₡ 376,038 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (₡ 23) | ₡ 34 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,947Dram (₡ 34,398) | ₡ 32,117 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 582Dram (₡ 716) | ₡ 1,882 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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