Cost of living in Armenia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (₨969) | ₨408 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (₨766) | ₨360 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (₨362) | ₨177 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (₨189) | ₨62 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (₨368) | ₨101 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (₨282) | ₨45 | + 524% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (₨550) | ₨252 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (₨200) | ₨198 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (₨76) | ₨40 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (₨122) | ₨171 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (₨1,146) | ₨908 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (₨247) | ₨93 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (₨66) | ₨44 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (₨132,838) | ₨48,012 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (₨83,549) | ₨29,632 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (₨13,592) | ₨5,486 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (₨87,640) | ₨30,304 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (₨59,436) | ₨17,855 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (₨6,981) | ₨4,698 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (₨1,445) | ₨749 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (₨65,757) | ₨27,357 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (₨12,566) | ₨12,897 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (₨1,644) | ₨532 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (₨2,404) | ₨744 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 320% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 320% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (₨12,476) | ₨2,499 | + 399% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (₨8,548) | ₨2,581 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (₨13,019) | ₨4,064 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (₨30,686) | ₨2,995 | + 925% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (₨273,985) | ₨1,758,920 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (₨117) | ₨104 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (₨1,947) | ₨1,466 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 294% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 294% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (₨1,096) | ₨94 | + 1067% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (₨2,192) | ₨250 | + 777% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (₨4,338) | ₨1,186 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (₨744) | ₨379 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (₨959) | ₨229 | + 318% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (₨767) | ₨271 | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (₨282) | ₨195 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (₨434) | ₨96 | + 351% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (₨1,034) | ₨307 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (₨2,439) | ₨1,330 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (₨1,796) | ₨647 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (₨9,818) | ₨1,539 | + 538% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (₨8,729) | ₨2,144 | + 307% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (₨910) | ₨709 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (₨364) | ₨234 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (₨322) | ₨198 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (₨87,675) | ₨42,549 | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₨5.48) | ₨5.62 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (₨9,156) | ₨1,807 | + 407% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (₨274) | ₨273 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 104% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,073 prices entered by 558 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 104% more expensive than in India
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