Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 20% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,649Dram (3,432 Ft) | 2,820 Ft | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,162Dram (2,033 Ft) | 1,988 Ft | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (1,478 Ft) | 843 Ft | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (561 Ft) | 347 Ft | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 855Dram (804 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (561 Ft) | 878 Ft | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (1,524 Ft) | 1,766 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (454 Ft) | 518 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (357 Ft) | 291 Ft | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (449 Ft) | 312 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,906Dram (3,673 Ft) | 2,037 Ft | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (569 Ft) | 474 Ft | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (223 Ft) | 198 Ft | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 26% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (493,421 Ft) | 323,186 Ft | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 390,033Dram (366,791 Ft) | 213,332 Ft | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (35,644 Ft) | 48,202 Ft | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (191,056 Ft) | 176,373 Ft | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,160Dram (128,046 Ft) | 149,439 Ft | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (21,464 Ft) | 29,248 Ft | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (5,377 Ft) | 4,157 Ft | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (248,207 Ft) | 109,085 Ft | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (84,637 Ft) | 39,391 Ft | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (3,931 Ft) | 3,718 Ft | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (1,881 Ft) | 2,098 Ft | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 146% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (84,637 Ft) | 29,321 Ft | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (32,914 Ft) | 12,599 Ft | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (54,650 Ft) | 25,638 Ft | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (40,102 Ft) | 34,104 Ft | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| 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 | 12,300,000Dram (11,567,035 Ft) | 8,048,940 Ft | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (441 Ft) | 484 Ft | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,245Dram (5,873 Ft) | 8,875 Ft | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (470 Ft) | 3,036 Ft | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (940 Ft) | 4,105 Ft | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (9,404 Ft) | 15,637 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (2,821 Ft) | 1,500 Ft | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (1,069 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (940 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (940 Ft) | 492 Ft | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (1,128 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (2,990 Ft) | 4,104 Ft | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Armenia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (10,194 Ft) | 10,245 Ft | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (3,762 Ft) | 5,225 Ft | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (14,106 Ft) | 17,579 Ft | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (18,432 Ft) | 15,379 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (2,332 Ft) | 1,964 Ft | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (1,264 Ft) | 930 Ft | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (880 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (376,164 Ft) | 208,525 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (21 Ft) | 21 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (29,755 Ft) | 15,859 Ft | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (759 Ft) | 2,872 Ft | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 720 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 24% more expensive than in Hungary
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