Cost of living in Armenia compared to Germany
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,649Dram (€9) | €13 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,162Dram (€5.13) | €9 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (€3.73) | €4.26 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (€1.41) | €1.04 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 855Dram (€2.03) | €3.18 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (€1.42) | €2.32 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (€3.84) | €4.92 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (€1.14) | €2.40 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (€0.90) | €1.69 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (€1.13) | €0.93 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,906Dram (€9) | €6 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (€1.43) | €1.82 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (€0.56) | €1.50 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (€1,244) | €1,711 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 390,033Dram (€925) | €1,303 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (€90) | €192 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (€482) | €1,090 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,160Dram (€323) | €839 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (€54) | €144 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (€14) | €29 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (€626) | €414 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (€213) | €139 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (€10) | €6 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (€4.74) | €16 | - 71% | |
Clothes | + 96% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 96% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (€213) | €83 | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (€83) | €41 | + 104% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (€138) | €89 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (€101) | €117 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (€29,170) | €24,084 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (€1.11) | €1.87 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,245Dram (€15) | €79 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (€1.19) | €8 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (€2.37) | €8 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (€24) | €47 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (€7) | €3.17 | + 124% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (€2.70) | €2.67 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (€2.37) | €2.97 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (€2.37) | €1.68 | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (€2.85) | €1.88 | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (€8) | €21 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Germany | ||||
Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (€26) | €33 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (€9) | €24 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (€36) | €83 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (€46) | €50 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (€5.88) | €9 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (€3.19) | €3.11 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (€2.22) | €3.95 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€949) | €549 | + 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (€75) | €36 | + 109% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (€1.92) | €7 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Germany
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