Cost of living in Armenia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram ($3.48) | $9 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram ($8) | $7 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram ($2.03) | $2.29 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram ($1.00) | $0.97 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 752Dram ($1.44) | $2.06 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram ($0.86) | $1.22 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram ($2.11) | $4.32 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram ($1.39) | $1.77 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram ($0.45) | $1.12 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram ($0.82) | $1.47 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram ($5.64) | $13 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram ($1.14) | $2.05 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram ($0.32) | $0.79 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram ($570) | $697 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram ($295) | $374 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram ($52) | $53 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram ($355) | $486 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram ($150) | $272 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram ($30) | $37 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram ($12) | $24 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram ($598) | $506 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram ($189) | $147 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram ($3.85) | $7 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram ($41) | $65 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram ($25) | $46 | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram ($70) | $107 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram ($46) | $81 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram ($7,658) | $21,035 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram ($0.67) | $0.88 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram ($13) | $24 | - 45% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram ($5.74) | $6 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram ($4.79) | $11 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram ($13) | $34 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram ($3.83) | $5.92 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram ($1.97) | $3.61 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram ($1.53) | $4.99 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram ($0.86) | $1.94 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram ($0.57) | $1.76 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram ($4.27) | $10 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram ($12) | $17 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram ($38) | $50 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram ($29) | $41 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram ($2.42) | $8 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram ($1.98) | $3.94 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram ($1.65) | $2.18 | - 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram ($287) | $607 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram ($0.04) | $0.15 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram ($46) | $48 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram ($1.34) | $5.16 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Ecuador
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