Cost of living in Armenia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (€8) | €19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (€5.07) | €11 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (€3.48) | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (€1.66) | €1.23 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (€2.91) | €4.59 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (€2.38) | €3.25 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (€3.93) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (€1.24) | €2.61 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (€0.95) | €1.88 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (€1.01) | €2.03 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (€1.81) | €2.34 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (€0.61) | €1.24 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (€1,206) | €1,601 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (€996) | €1,353 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (€132) | €201 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (€1,038) | €1,110 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (€527) | €900 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (€63) | €100 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (€20) | €25 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (€441) | €415 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (€169) | €123 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€18) | €8 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (€96) | €93 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (€51) | €43 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (€118) | €91 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€115) | €104 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,606) | €27,751 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 458Dram (€1.06) | €1.89 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (€23) | €60 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.33) | €3.58 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (€26) | €28 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€3.84) | €3.65 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (€3.72) | €4.10 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (€2.97) | €3.26 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (€2.68) | €3.02 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (€2.82) | €3.09 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (€25) | €47 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (€15) | €22 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (€35) | €151 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (€55) | €62 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (€2.81) | €4.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (€2.81) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,036) | €532 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (€0.03) | €0.38 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (€58) | €34 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (€4.07) | €11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,828 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in France
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