Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (3,085 Ft) | 2,079 Ft | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (2,922 Ft) | 1,709 Ft | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (821 Ft) | 731 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (482 Ft) | 245 Ft | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (782 Ft) | 603 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (364 Ft) | 568 Ft | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (973 Ft) | 912 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (253 Ft) | 323 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (146 Ft) | 251 Ft | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (291 Ft) | 256 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (1,803 Ft) | 1,659 Ft | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (391 Ft) | 416 Ft | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (223 Ft) | 146 Ft | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (208,374 Ft) | 273,607 Ft | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (127,284 Ft) | 208,029 Ft | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (20,758 Ft) | 48,184 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (150,359 Ft) | 194,660 Ft | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (60,386 Ft) | 144,022 Ft | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (13,619 Ft) | 29,437 Ft | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (4,314 Ft) | 3,599 Ft | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (208,843 Ft) | 123,411 Ft | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (76,819 Ft) | 24,292 Ft | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (3,909 Ft) | 2,302 Ft | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (3,676 Ft) | 2,194 Ft | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (21,313 Ft) | 21,021 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (19,248 Ft) | 9,716 Ft | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (32,279 Ft) | 24,568 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (47,525 Ft) | 27,096 Ft | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (1,757,701 Ft) | 6,088,790 Ft | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (279 Ft) | 391 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (4,052 Ft) | 9,550 Ft | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (2,606 Ft) | 2,584 Ft | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (1,141 Ft) | 2,413 Ft | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (13,031 Ft) | 11,169 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (948 Ft) | 1,342 Ft | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (754 Ft) | 924 Ft | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (1,051 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (468 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (391 Ft) | 487 Ft | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (1,628 Ft) | 2,806 Ft | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (4,111 Ft) | 6,923 Ft | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (3,120 Ft) | 3,622 Ft | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (8,977 Ft) | 13,228 Ft | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (15,816 Ft) | 12,312 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (1,691 Ft) | 1,749 Ft | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (781 Ft) | 660 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (599 Ft) | 539 Ft | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (238,037 Ft) | 148,747 Ft | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (16 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (14,480 Ft) | 12,289 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (399 Ft) | 1,385 Ft | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,049 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Hungary
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