Cost of living in Armenia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (€9) | €8 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (€2.43) | €6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (€1.42) | €1.15 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (€2.31) | €4.44 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (€1.08) | €2.80 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (€2.88) | €8 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (€0.75) | €2.68 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (€0.43) | €1.92 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (€0.86) | €2.03 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (€5.33) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (€1.16) | €2.00 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (€0.66) | €1.17 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (€616) | €2,283 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (€376) | €1,300 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (€61) | €149 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (€445) | €1,231 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (€179) | €942 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (€40) | €96 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (€618) | €404 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (€227) | €98 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (€12) | €8 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 23% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (€57) | €34 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (€95) | €102 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (€141) | €118 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 73% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (€5,197) | €25,593 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (€0.83) | €1.50 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (€12) | €71 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (€8) | €4.47 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (€3.37) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (€39) | €25 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (€2.80) | €4.49 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (€2.23) | €4.04 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (€3.11) | €4.06 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (€1.38) | €1.79 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (€1.16) | €2.06 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (€4.82) | €23 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (€12) | €37 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (€9) | €21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (€27) | €73 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (€47) | €53 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (€5.00) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (€2.31) | €4.34 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (€1.77) | €5.91 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (€704) | €454 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.05) | €0.11 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (€43) | €43 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (€1.18) | €9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,876 prices entered by 512 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in France
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