Cost of living in Armenia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (₨354) | ₨330 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (₨355) | ₨293 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (₨160) | ₨163 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (₨89) | ₨54 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 965Dram (₨163) | ₨82 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (₨95) | ₨41 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (₨211) | ₨216 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (₨126) | ₨152 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (₨52) | ₨29 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (₨72) | ₨149 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (₨554) | ₨767 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (₨104) | ₨87 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (₨35) | ₨35 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (₨80,923) | ₨31,400 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (₨58,429) | ₨20,122 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (₨6,400) | ₨4,477 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (₨36,670) | ₨22,933 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (₨23,599) | ₨14,192 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (₨3,854) | ₨3,664 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (₨896) | ₨511 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (₨39,536) | ₨29,219 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (₨9,287) | ₨12,383 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (₨706) | ₨416 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (₨7,646) | ₨2,328 | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (₨2,026) | ₨2,564 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (₨7,374) | ₨3,571 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (₨7,200) | ₨3,002 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (₨2,076,850) | ₨980,422 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (₨72) | ₨108 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (₨1,060) | ₨1,414 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (₨84) | ₨140 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (₨169) | ₨303 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (₨1,102) | ₨1,443 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (₨507) | ₨402 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (₨192) | ₨190 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (₨93) | ₨248 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (₨106) | ₨152 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (₨203) | ₨72 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (₨475) | ₨373 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (₨1,025) | ₨1,357 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (₨682) | ₨595 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (₨3,377) | ₨1,516 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (₨2,081) | ₨2,086 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (₨364) | ₨594 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (₨220) | ₨229 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (₨158) | ₨175 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (₨67,540) | ₨46,652 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₨4.22) | ₨1.29 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (₨3,750) | ₨1,530 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram (₨120) | ₨244 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,662 prices entered by 990 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in India
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