Cost of living in Armenia compared to Germany
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (€8) | €17 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (€5.34) | €10 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (€3.57) | €5.45 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (€1.75) | €1.24 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (€3.07) | €4.12 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (€2.50) | €3.04 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (€4.13) | €7 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (€1.30) | €2.63 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (€1.00) | €2.03 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (€1.06) | €1.03 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (€1.90) | €2.11 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (€0.64) | €1.63 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (€1,269) | €1,848 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (€1,048) | €1,515 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (€139) | €235 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (€1,092) | €1,206 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (€554) | €939 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (€67) | €203 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (€21) | €32 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (€464) | €364 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (€178) | €116 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€19) | €10 | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 29% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (€101) | €82 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (€54) | €39 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (€124) | €92 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€121) | €121 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,846) | €26,798 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (€1.09) | €1.85 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (€24) | €64 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.50) | €8 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €8 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (€27) | €74 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€4.04) | €3.24 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (€3.91) | €2.65 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (€3.13) | €3.18 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (€2.82) | €1.72 | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (€2.97) | €1.58 | + 87% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (€27) | €45 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (€15) | €23 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (€37) | €177 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (€58) | €63 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (€2.96) | €3.55 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (€3.05) | €4.06 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,090) | €617 | + 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,628Dram (€60) | €42 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (€2.21) | €8 | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Germany
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