Cost of living in Armenia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (39 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (31 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (14 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (11 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (22 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (3.04 ₪) | 5.07 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (4.88 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (46 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (10 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (2.64 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (5,306 ₪) | 7,175 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (3,337 ₪) | 6,190 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (543 ₪) | 592 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (3,501 ₪) | 5,387 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (2,374 ₪) | 3,750 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (279 ₪) | 393 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (58 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (2,627 ₪) | 997 ₪ | + 164% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (502 ₪) | 536 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (66 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (96 ₪) | 63 ₪ | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 163% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 163% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (498 ₪) | 162 ₪ | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (341 ₪) | 150 ₪ | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (520 ₪) | 396 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (1,226 ₪) | 113 ₪ | + 986% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (10,944 ₪) | 162,244 ₪ | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (4.69 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (78 ₪) | 241 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 59% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (44 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (88 ₪) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (173 ₪) | 221 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (30 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 276% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (38 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (31 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (17 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (41 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (97 ₪) | 175 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (72 ₪) | 90 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (392 ₪) | 542 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (349 ₪) | 202 ₪ | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (36 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (13 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (3,502 ₪) | 2,869 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.22 ₪) | 2.00 ₪ | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (366 ₪) | 206 ₪ | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (11 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 530 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00876
ILS
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Israel
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