Cost of living in Armenia compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,550Dram (Q72) | Q86 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,498Dram (Q51) | Q47 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,418Dram (Q29) | Q29 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 627Dram (Q13) | Q13 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 936Dram (Q19) | Q17 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,104Dram (Q22) | Q12 | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (Q35) | Q43 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (Q11) | Q18 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455Dram (Q9) | Q10 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459Dram (Q9) | Q11 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,090Dram (Q83) | Q90 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 746Dram (Q15) | Q17 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291Dram (Q5.90) | Q8 | - 21% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 47% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,700Dram (Q10,313) | Q6,890 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 331,966Dram (Q6,743) | Q4,195 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (Q1,162) | Q557 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 448,260Dram (Q9,106) | Q5,350 | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 225,015Dram (Q4,571) | Q3,253 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (Q558) | Q410 | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (Q173) | Q242 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (Q3,889) | Q3,443 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (Q1,490) | Q662 | + 125% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (Q156) | Q117 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (Q98) | Q31 | + 218% | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 68% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,655Dram (Q866) | Q435 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,091Dram (Q550) | Q332 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (Q1,043) | Q756 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (Q1,016) | Q633 | + 60% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (Q40,627) | Q162,571 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (Q9) | Q12 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,503Dram (Q193) | Q278 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (Q29) | Q43 | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (Q61) | Q141 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,915Dram (Q242) | Q301 | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (Q34) | Q33 | + 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,553Dram (Q52) | Q38 | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,774Dram (Q36) | Q45 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (Q24) | Q21 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,847Dram (Q38) | Q17 | + 126% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (Q81) | Q79 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,105Dram (Q266) | Q146 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,829Dram (Q118) | Q87 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (Q311) | Q252 | + 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,102Dram (Q632) | Q352 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (Q66) | Q56 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,829Dram (Q37) | Q30 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400Dram (Q28) | Q18 | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (Q9,141) | Q4,426 | + 107% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Dram (Q0.34) | Q1.57 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,628Dram (Q500) | Q322 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 895Dram (Q18) | Q26 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.02031
GTQ
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala
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