Cost of living in Armenia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (€2.43) | €3.93 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (€1.42) | €0.96 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (€2.31) | €2.93 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (€1.08) | €2.47 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (€2.87) | €5.16 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (€0.75) | €2.38 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (€0.43) | €1.64 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (€0.86) | €0.96 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (€5.33) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (€1.15) | €1.79 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (€0.66) | €1.33 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (€616) | €1,499 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (€376) | €1,099 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (€61) | €198 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (€444) | €936 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (€178) | €716 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (€40) | €130 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (€617) | €402 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (€227) | €86 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (€12) | €5.94 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (€63) | €83 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (€57) | €38 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (€95) | €90 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (€140) | €114 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 73% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (€5,195) | €21,475 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (€0.83) | €1.43 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (€12) | €77 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (€8) | €6 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (€3.37) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (€39) | €56 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (€2.80) | €3.71 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (€2.23) | €2.01 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (€3.11) | €2.38 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (€1.38) | €1.36 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (€1.16) | €1.64 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (€4.81) | €19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (€12) | €33 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (€27) | €94 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (€47) | €62 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (€5.00) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (€2.31) | €3.26 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (€1.77) | €3.73 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (€703) | €464 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (€43) | €42 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (€1.18) | €7 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,368 prices entered by 711 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Germany
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