Cost of living in Armenia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (₨714) | ₨388 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (₨676) | ₨281 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (₨190) | ₨141 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (₨111) | ₨52 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (₨181) | ₨72 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (₨84) | ₨37 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (₨225) | ₨214 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (₨59) | ₨140 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (₨34) | ₨28 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (₨67) | ₨127 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (₨417) | ₨825 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (₨90) | ₨84 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (₨52) | ₨35 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (₨48,220) | ₨31,177 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (₨29,455) | ₨20,116 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (₨4,803) | ₨4,308 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (₨34,794) | ₨23,440 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (₨13,974) | ₨13,618 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (₨3,152) | ₨3,250 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (₨998) | ₨743 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (₨48,328) | ₨30,078 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (₨17,777) | ₨10,522 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (₨905) | ₨379 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (₨851) | ₨325 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (₨4,932) | ₨2,357 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (₨4,454) | ₨2,543 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (₨7,470) | ₨3,755 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (₨10,998) | ₨2,819 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (₨406,749) | ₨930,451 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (₨65) | ₨76 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (₨938) | ₨1,216 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (₨603) | ₨106 | + 469% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₨264) | ₨211 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (₨3,015) | ₨975 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (₨219) | ₨248 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (₨174) | ₨173 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (₨243) | ₨242 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (₨108) | ₨152 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (₨90) | ₨69 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (₨377) | ₨243 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (₨951) | ₨1,179 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (₨722) | ₨467 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (₨2,077) | ₨1,718 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (₨3,660) | ₨1,945 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (₨391) | ₨686 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (₨181) | ₨220 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (₨139) | ₨228 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (₨55,084) | ₨34,436 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₨3.73) | ₨3.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (₨3,351) | ₨1,918 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (₨92) | ₨243 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,674 prices entered by 2,301 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 28% more expensive than in India
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