Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (3,029 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (2,044 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (1,367 Ft) | 944 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (671 Ft) | 476 Ft | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (1,174 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (959 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (1,582 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (499 Ft) | 540 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (381 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (406 Ft) | 366 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (2,986 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (729 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (244 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 47% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (485,981 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (401,386 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (53,086 Ft) | 52,587 Ft | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (418,039 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (212,303 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (25,503 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (7,880 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (177,638 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (68,075 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (7,127 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (4,481 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 54% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (38,526 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (20,580 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (47,627 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (46,389 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (1,855,556 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (417 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (9,092 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (1,341 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (2,787 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (10,438 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (1,548 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (1,498 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (1,198 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (1,081 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (1,136 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (3,685 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (10,245 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (5,873 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (14,205 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (22,251 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (2,997 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (1,133 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (1,169 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (417,500 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (14 Ft) | 35 Ft | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (23,315 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (848 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,607 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Hungary
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