Cost of living in Armenia compared to Finland
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€11) | €15 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.95) | €7 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€2.06) | €1.34 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€4.02) | €4.27 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€3.07) | €3.48 | - 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€6.00) | €4.40 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.18) | €1.99 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.83) | €1.23 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.33) | €3.03 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €15 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.70) | €2.79 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.72) | €1.68 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (€1,424) | €1,827 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (€962) | €1,209 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (€141) | €88 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€955) | €1,085 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€648) | €865 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€76) | €38 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€16) | €15 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€717) | €337 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (€236) | €119 | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€18) | €8 | + 136% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (€26) | €38 | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 111% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 111% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€136) | €84 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€93) | €35 | + 166% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€142) | €96 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€334) | €110 | + 205% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,986) | €28,738 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (€1.33) | €1.85 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (€21) | €62 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 55% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€12) | €8 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€24) | €17 | + 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€47) | €78 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (€5.97) | €3.97 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €2.95 | + 254% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €3.77 | + 122% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (€4.16) | €1.77 | + 135% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.73) | €2.26 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €24 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Finland | ||||
Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€27) | €42 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€20) | €30 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€107) | €75 | + 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€95) | €87 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.97) | €4.41 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.51) | €8 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€955) | €701 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€100) | €38 | + 163% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.99) | €10 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Finland
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