Cost of living in Armenia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,550Dram (₨761) | ₨367 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,498Dram (₨535) | ₨331 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,418Dram (₨304) | ₨168 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 627Dram (₨134) | ₨58 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 936Dram (₨201) | ₨93 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,104Dram (₨237) | ₨39 | + 511% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (₨365) | ₨241 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (₨115) | ₨154 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455Dram (₨98) | ₨31 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459Dram (₨98) | ₨169 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,090Dram (₨876) | ₨776 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746Dram (₨160) | ₨91 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291Dram (₨62) | ₨37 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,700Dram (₨108,803) | ₨40,484 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 331,966Dram (₨71,142) | ₨24,222 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (₨12,262) | ₨5,258 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 448,260Dram (₨96,064) | ₨25,031 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 225,015Dram (₨48,222) | ₨15,316 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (₨5,891) | ₨5,856 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (₨1,820) | ₨665 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (₨41,032) | ₨31,013 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (₨15,725) | ₨11,734 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (₨1,646) | ₨552 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (₨1,035) | ₨447 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,655Dram (₨9,141) | ₨2,473 | + 270% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,091Dram (₨5,806) | ₨2,814 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (₨11,001) | ₨4,387 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (₨10,715) | ₨3,148 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (₨428,610) | ₨1,326,030 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (₨92) | ₨105 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,503Dram (₨2,036) | ₨1,093 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (₨310) | ₨144 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (₨644) | ₨263 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,915Dram (₨2,553) | ₨916 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (₨357) | ₨412 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,553Dram (₨547) | ₨231 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,774Dram (₨380) | ₨281 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (₨250) | ₨175 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,847Dram (₨396) | ₨102 | + 289% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (₨851) | ₨316 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,105Dram (₨2,808) | ₨1,432 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,829Dram (₨1,249) | ₨597 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (₨3,281) | ₨1,467 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,102Dram (₨6,665) | ₨1,933 | + 245% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (₨692) | ₨720 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,829Dram (₨392) | ₨226 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400Dram (₨300) | ₨182 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (₨96,437) | ₨50,214 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Dram (₨3.57) | ₨1.43 | + 150% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,628Dram (₨5,278) | ₨1,621 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 895Dram (₨192) | ₨265 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,276 prices entered by 1,269 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 86% more expensive than in India
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