Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (3,459 Ft) | 3,950 Ft | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (2,924 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (1,557 Ft) | 1,048 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (766 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (1,287 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (969 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (2,188 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (823 Ft) | 586 Ft | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (280 Ft) | 434 Ft | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (502 Ft) | 423 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (4,487 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (1,247 Ft) | 748 Ft | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (284 Ft) | 321 Ft | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 5% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (526,426 Ft) | 429,041 Ft | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (291,251 Ft) | 297,123 Ft | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (35,805 Ft) | 57,795 Ft | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (388,548 Ft) | 231,048 Ft | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (188,259 Ft) | 187,478 Ft | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (14,119 Ft) | 68,782 Ft | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (5,376 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 138,968 Ft | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 38,549 Ft | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (7,230 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (2,353 Ft) | 3,933 Ft | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 74% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (48,110 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (20,880 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (51,815 Ft) | 29,339 Ft | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (47,065 Ft) | 36,688 Ft | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 10,122,800 Ft | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (509 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (9,224 Ft) | 9,079 Ft | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (1,361 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (2,828 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (13,184 Ft) | 23,469 Ft | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (1,570 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (1,520 Ft) | 1,201 Ft | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (1,215 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (1,420 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (1,414 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (3,780 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 20% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (12,616 Ft) | 10,604 Ft | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (5,584 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (33,428 Ft) | 15,985 Ft | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (28,118 Ft) | 19,422 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (3,765 Ft) | 2,156 Ft | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (1,329 Ft) | 1,191 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (1,502 Ft) | 927 Ft | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 207,918 Ft | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (14 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (28,540 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (2,329 Ft) | 2,180 Ft | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 680 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Hungary
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