- 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 | 3,123Dram (₡ 3,747) | ₡ 5,495 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (₡ 2,461) | ₡ 3,563 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram (₡ 1,290) | ₡ 2,280 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (₡ 515) | ₡ 800 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram (₡ 1,206) | ₡ 1,636 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (₡ 432) | ₡ 1,146 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram (₡ 1,443) | ₡ 2,839 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram (₡ 594) | ₡ 1,917 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (₡ 211) | ₡ 1,025 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (₡ 476) | ₡ 809 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,224Dram (₡ 3,868) | ₡ 7,886 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 532Dram (₡ 638) | ₡ 1,594 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram (₡ 299) | ₡ 692 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,881Dram (₡ 261,408) | ₡ 616,803 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,155Dram (₡ 180,152) | ₡ 378,964 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,804Dram (₡ 36,957) | ₡ 98,502 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 155,274Dram (₡ 186,294) | ₡ 448,538 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,785Dram (₡ 102,922) | ₡ 350,678 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 24,083Dram (₡ 28,894) | ₡ 140,382 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,282Dram (₡ 7,538) | ₡ 22,152 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (₡ 319,164) | ₡ 307,685 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,708Dram (₡ 120,827) | ₡ 70,577 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (₡ 7,413) | ₡ 3,707 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,086Dram (₡ 2,503) | ₡ 2,112 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,331Dram (₡ 24,393) | ₡ 42,710 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (₡ 27,938) | ₡ 51,028 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,821Dram (₡ 54,975) | ₡ 54,162 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (₡ 54,264) | ₡ 46,009 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram (₡ 8,875,928) | ₡ 13,938,500 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 422Dram (₡ 506) | ₡ 670 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,128Dram (₡ 8,552) | ₡ 25,291 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (₡ 3,531) | ₡ 2,357 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₡ 2,101) | ₡ 23,429 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (₡ 12,602) | ₡ 41,291 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (₡ 1,870) | ₡ 3,495 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (₡ 1,646) | ₡ 2,727 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (₡ 1,415) | ₡ 2,972 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 556Dram (₡ 667) | ₡ 2,290 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (₡ 891) | ₡ 1,684 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (₡ 2,315) | ₡ 9,698 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,838Dram (₡ 8,204) | ₡ 14,742 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,997Dram (₡ 4,796) | ₡ 6,540 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (₡ 11,998) | ₡ 26,487 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (₡ 18,346) | ₡ 28,376 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (₡ 3,409) | ₡ 3,405 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,423Dram (₡ 1,707) | ₡ 2,009 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 903Dram (₡ 1,084) | ₡ 1,432 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (₡ 371,319) | ₡ 382,014 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (₡ 23) | ₡ 90 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,177Dram (₡ 32,607) | ₡ 32,008 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550Dram (₡ 660) | ₡ 1,785 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.200
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Cost of living in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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