Cost of living in Armenia compared to India
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Armenia is about the same as in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (₨254) | ₨370 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (₨576) | ₨294 | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (₨148) | ₨143 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (₨73) | ₨52 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (₨132) | ₨73 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (₨63) | ₨36 | + 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (₨153) | ₨227 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (₨101) | ₨140 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (₨33) | ₨31 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (₨59) | ₨132 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (₨410) | ₨774 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (₨83) | ₨85 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (₨23) | ₨36 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (₨41,478) | ₨33,301 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (₨21,506) | ₨19,937 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (₨3,814) | ₨4,363 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (₨25,858) | ₨19,026 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (₨10,895) | ₨12,499 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (₨2,187) | ₨3,334 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (₨903) | ₨676 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (₨43,536) | ₨29,555 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (₨13,737) | ₨10,444 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (₨660) | ₨411 | + 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (₨280) | ₨211 | + 33% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (₨2,989) | ₨2,314 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (₨1,787) | ₨2,579 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (₨5,063) | ₨3,601 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (₨3,324) | ₨2,719 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (₨557,479) | ₨918,724 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (₨49) | ₨80 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (₨954) | ₨1,164 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (₨418) | ₨100 | + 317% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (₨348) | ₨212 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (₨933) | ₨624 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (₨279) | ₨316 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (₨143) | ₨161 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (₨112) | ₨254 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (₨63) | ₨140 | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (₨42) | ₨68 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (₨311) | ₨239 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (₨905) | ₨1,195 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (₨460) | ₨471 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (₨2,788) | ₨1,633 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (₨2,136) | ₨1,629 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (₨177) | ₨568 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (₨144) | ₨193 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (₨120) | ₨190 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (₨20,910) | ₨36,202 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (₨2.79) | ₨5.27 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (₨3,329) | ₨1,577 | + 111% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (₨98) | ₨271 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in India
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