Cost of living in Armenia compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,505Dram (₡ 1,725) | ₡ 5,330 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500Dram (₡ 2,865) | ₡ 4,086 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 662Dram (₡ 759) | ₡ 1,850 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 407Dram (₡ 467) | ₡ 846 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 620Dram (₡ 711) | ₡ 1,715 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 301Dram (₡ 345) | ₡ 1,012 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 629Dram (₡ 721) | ₡ 2,394 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 301Dram (₡ 344) | ₡ 1,969 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 200Dram (₡ 230) | ₡ 1,053 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500Dram (₡ 573) | ₡ 916 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,999Dram (₡ 3,438) | ₡ 9,286 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 630Dram (₡ 722) | ₡ 1,424 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 132Dram (₡ 152) | ₡ 702 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 331,476Dram (₡ 379,911) | ₡ 670,632 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 177,755Dram (₡ 203,729) | ₡ 346,844 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,306Dram (₡ 33,588) | ₡ 39,208 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 250,493Dram (₡ 287,095) | ₡ 426,180 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 114,308Dram (₡ 131,011) | ₡ 231,001 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 18,939Dram (₡ 21,706) | ₡ 29,095 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000Dram (₡ 4,584) | ₡ 18,027 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (₡ 367,377) | ₡ 243,986 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (₡ 135,133) | ₡ 80,326 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (₡ 6,877) | ₡ 4,191 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (₡ 6,466) | ₡ 2,520 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 24,755Dram (₡ 28,372) | ₡ 37,815 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000Dram (₡ 11,461) | ₡ 23,702 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000Dram (₡ 57,306) | ₡ 58,538 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 30,000Dram (₡ 34,384) | ₡ 50,457 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (₡ 3,091,981) | ₡ 13,688,100 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 399Dram (₡ 457) | ₡ 657 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,623Dram (₡ 6,445) | ₡ 24,199 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (₡ 4,584) | ₡ 3,098 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₡ 2,007) | ₡ 9,378 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,141Dram (₡ 16,207) | ₡ 35,680 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (₡ 1,668) | ₡ 3,022 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (₡ 1,326) | ₡ 3,216 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (₡ 1,849) | ₡ 3,435 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (₡ 823) | ₡ 1,667 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (₡ 688) | ₡ 1,592 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (₡ 2,865) | ₡ 6,589 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000Dram (₡ 11,461) | ₡ 15,203 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,449Dram (₡ 3,953) | ₡ 6,417 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,043Dram (₡ 17,241) | ₡ 25,273 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,999Dram (₡ 22,922) | ₡ 27,673 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,500Dram (₡ 1,719) | ₡ 4,187 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500Dram (₡ 1,719) | ₡ 1,971 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 835Dram (₡ 957) | ₡ 1,653 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (₡ 418,733) | ₡ 319,333 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (₡ 23) | ₡ 44 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,345Dram (₡ 26,756) | ₡ 39,921 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (₡ 702) | ₡ 2,134 | - 67% | |
| 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 2,485 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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