Cost of living in Armenia compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 25% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram ($11) | $10 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram ($4.28) | $3.36 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram ($2.23) | $1.08 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram ($4.36) | $2.31 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram ($3.33) | $1.52 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram ($7) | $5.17 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram ($2.36) | $1.79 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram ($0.90) | $1.30 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram ($1.45) | $1.70 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram ($14) | $12 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram ($2.93) | $2.06 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram ($0.78) | $1.08 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 104% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram ($1,571) | $723 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram ($988) | $444 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram ($161) | $49 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram ($1,036) | $479 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram ($703) | $293 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram ($83) | $52 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram ($17) | $20 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram ($777) | $372 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram ($149) | $122 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram ($19) | $6 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram ($28) | $9 | + 205% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 149% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram ($148) | $54 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram ($101) | $45 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram ($154) | $96 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram ($363) | $76 | + 375% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram ($3,240) | $22,144 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram ($1.39) | $0.99 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram ($23) | $23 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 77% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram ($13) | $9 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram ($26) | $12 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram ($51) | $42 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram ($9) | $5.27 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram ($11) | $4.71 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram ($9) | $6 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram ($3.33) | $2.47 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram ($5.13) | $1.77 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram ($12) | $12 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 21% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram ($29) | $25 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram ($21) | $13 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram ($116) | $51 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram ($103) | $54 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram ($11) | $10 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram ($4.31) | $3.70 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram ($3.81) | $2.73 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram ($1,037) | $629 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram ($0.06) | $0.31 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram ($108) | $45 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram ($3.24) | $6 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,454 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in Ecuador
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