Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (1,052 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (2,391 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (612 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (302 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 752Dram (435 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (260 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (636 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (420 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (135 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (247 Ft) | 250 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (1,703 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (343 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (97 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (172,082 Ft) | 303,769 Ft | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (89,224 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (15,822 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (107,277 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (45,202 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (9,072 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (3,748 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (180,618 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (56,992 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (2,740 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (1,162 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (12,400 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (7,415 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (21,006 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (13,792 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (2,312,819 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (203 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (3,958 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (1,735 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (1,446 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (3,871 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (1,157 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (594 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (463 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (261 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (173 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (1,289 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (3,755 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (1,910 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (11,566 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (8,862 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (732 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (597 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (499 Ft) | 508 Ft | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (86,748 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (12 Ft) | 26 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (13,811 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (406 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 752 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Hungary
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