Cost of living in Armenia compared to Ecuador
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram ($4.60) | $11 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram ($4.62) | $7 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram ($2.08) | $2.63 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram ($1.15) | $1.10 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 965Dram ($2.12) | $1.91 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram ($1.24) | $1.50 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram ($2.74) | $4.37 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram ($1.63) | $1.89 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram ($0.67) | $1.37 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram ($0.93) | $1.65 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram ($7) | $16 | - 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram ($1.35) | $1.95 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram ($0.46) | $0.87 | - 47% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram ($1,051) | $639 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram ($759) | $358 | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram ($83) | $59 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram ($476) | $403 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram ($307) | $266 | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram ($50) | $37 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram ($514) | $442 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram ($121) | $136 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram ($9) | $6 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram ($99) | $63 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram ($26) | $52 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram ($96) | $99 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram ($94) | $83 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram ($26,977) | $22,423 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram ($0.93) | $1.00 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram ($14) | $25 | - 44% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram ($1.10) | $6 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram ($2.19) | $7 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram ($14) | $35 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram ($7) | $3.52 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram ($2.49) | $3.77 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram ($1.21) | $6 | - 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram ($1.38) | $1.90 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram ($2.63) | $1.51 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram ($13) | $17 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram ($9) | $10 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram ($44) | $39 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram ($27) | $40 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram ($4.72) | $10 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram ($2.86) | $4.31 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram ($2.05) | $2.16 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram ($877) | $570 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram ($0.05) | $0.22 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram ($49) | $52 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram ($1.56) | $5.75 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador
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