Cost of living in Armenia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,592Dram (23 ₪) | 66 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,296Dram (20 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 621Dram (5.40 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 757Dram (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552Dram (4.79 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (14 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (4.19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (3.30 ₪) | 4.90 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538Dram (4.68 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,547Dram (40 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 656Dram (5.70 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (2.06 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 558,591Dram (4,855 ₪) | 8,226 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 321,726Dram (2,796 ₪) | 5,497 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,470Dram (456 ₪) | 911 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000Dram (2,607 ₪) | 4,979 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,989Dram (1,373 ₪) | 3,599 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,302Dram (98 ₪) | 451 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,415Dram (47 ₪) | 93 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (2,294 ₪) | 2,856 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (782 ₪) | 348 ₪ | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (36 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (17 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 52% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (782 ₪) | 346 ₪ | + 126% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (304 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (505 ₪) | 482 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (371 ₪) | 550 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (106,903 ₪) | 141,007 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 511Dram (4.44 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,298Dram (55 ₪) | 278 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (4.35 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (9 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (87 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (26 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (10 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 766Dram (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (10 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,910Dram (25 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (94 ₪) | 175 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,617Dram (31 ₪) | 95 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,294Dram (116 ₪) | 428 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (170 ₪) | 261 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (22 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800Dram (7 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (3,477 ₪) | 1,841 ₪ | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (0.20 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,391Dram (177 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 868Dram (8 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 594 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00869
ILS
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Israel
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