Cost of living in Armenia compared to Cyprus
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (€2.89) | €11 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (€1.68) | €4.77 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (€0.83) | €1.30 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (€1.50) | €4.15 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (€0.71) | €1.77 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (€1.74) | €5.62 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (€1.15) | €1.57 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (€0.37) | €0.90 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (€0.68) | €1.09 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (€4.67) | €8 | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (€0.94) | €2.38 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (€0.26) | €1.03 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (€472) | €928 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (€245) | €616 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (€43) | €179 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (€294) | €597 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (€124) | €412 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (€25) | €105 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (€10) | €26 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (€495) | €419 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (€156) | €164 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (€8) | €7 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (€3.19) | €6 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (€34) | €93 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (€20) | €45 | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (€58) | €105 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (€38) | €117 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (€6,342) | €21,901 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (€0.56) | €1.26 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (€11) | €42 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (€4.76) | €3.89 | + 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (€3.96) | €15 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (€11) | €44 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€3.17) | €5.03 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (€1.63) | €3.53 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (€1.27) | €3.98 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (€0.71) | €2.38 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (€0.48) | €1.78 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (€3.53) | €12 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (€10) | €38 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (€5.24) | €18 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (€32) | €64 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (€24) | €59 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (€2.01) | €8 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (€1.64) | €4.09 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (€1.37) | €3.04 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (€238) | €490 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.03) | €0.45 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (€38) | €60 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (€1.11) | €3.81 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Cyprus
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