Cost of living in Armenia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,493Dram (€6) | €17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,396Dram (€5.82) | €10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (€3.82) | €5.33 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (€1.45) | €1.05 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 855Dram (€2.08) | €3.88 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (€1.45) | €2.81 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (€3.94) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (€1.17) | €2.85 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (€0.92) | €1.80 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (€1.16) | €1.68 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,016Dram (€12) | €8 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (€1.47) | €2.07 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (€0.58) | €1.19 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (€1,275) | €1,375 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 376,155Dram (€914) | €1,301 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (€92) | €135 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (€494) | €965 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 160,135Dram (€389) | €650 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (€55) | €82 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (€14) | €25 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (€641) | €387 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (€219) | €87 | + 152% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (€10) | €7 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (€4.86) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 103% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (€219) | €89 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (€85) | €38 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (€141) | €82 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (€104) | €129 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (€29,889) | €25,348 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (€1.14) | €1.89 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,487Dram (€16) | €51 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (€1.22) | €5.60 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (€2.43) | €7 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (€24) | €25 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (€7) | €4.65 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (€2.76) | €4.01 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (€2.43) | €3.17 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (€2.43) | €1.85 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (€2.92) | €2.21 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (€8) | €20 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (€26) | €41 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (€10) | €20 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,294Dram (€32) | €73 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (€48) | €59 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (€3.27) | €3.78 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (€2.27) | €5.16 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€972) | €456 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (€0.05) | €0.27 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (€77) | €37 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (€1.96) | €9 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,208 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in France
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