Cost of living in Armenia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram ($5.55) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram ($3.71) | $2.93 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram ($1.82) | $1.07 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram ($3.19) | $2.28 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram ($2.60) | $1.07 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram ($4.29) | $3.81 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram ($1.35) | $2.00 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram ($1.03) | $1.23 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram ($1.10) | $1.66 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram ($1.98) | $1.97 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram ($0.66) | $1.11 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 83% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram ($1,319) | $688 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram ($1,089) | $391 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram ($144) | $56 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram ($1,135) | $514 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram ($576) | $292 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram ($69) | $39 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram ($21) | $25 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram ($482) | $396 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram ($185) | $148 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram ($19) | $7 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram ($12) | $9 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 37% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram ($105) | $62 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram ($56) | $43 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram ($129) | $111 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram ($126) | $88 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram ($5,036) | $20,870 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram ($1.13) | $1.06 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram ($25) | $23 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram ($3.64) | $5.96 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram ($28) | $37 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram ($4.20) | $7 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram ($4.07) | $4.19 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram ($3.25) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram ($2.94) | $1.98 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram ($3.08) | $1.89 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram ($10) | $13 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram ($28) | $20 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram ($16) | $12 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram ($39) | $48 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram ($60) | $47 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram ($8) | $10 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram ($3.07) | $3.43 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram ($3.17) | $1.93 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram ($1,133) | $837 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram ($63) | $49 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram ($4.45) | $4.69 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,072 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador
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