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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,596Dram (19 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,603Dram (12 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,250Dram (9 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 476Dram (3.54 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,025Dram (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 392Dram (2.92 ₪) | 5.87 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,043Dram (8 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 322Dram (2.39 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 186Dram (1.39 ₪) | 4.51 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 444Dram (3.31 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,888Dram (21 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 543Dram (4.04 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 196Dram (1.46 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 275,758Dram (2,052 ₪) | 7,456 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 173,364Dram (1,290 ₪) | 5,038 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,384Dram (181 ₪) | 996 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 217,611Dram (1,619 ₪) | 4,937 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 88,507Dram (658 ₪) | 3,525 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,847Dram (125 ₪) | 615 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (49 ₪) | 75 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 320,540Dram (2,385 ₪) | 1,434 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (877 ₪) | 501 ₪ | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (45 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,960Dram (44 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 48,054Dram (357 ₪) | 356 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,586Dram (175 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,439Dram (383 ₪) | 456 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000Dram (893 ₪) | 468 ₪ | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,093,190Dram (37,891 ₪) | 132,352 ₪ | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 446Dram (3.32 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,737Dram (43 ₪) | 219 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (30 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (13 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (149 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,455Dram (11 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,061Dram (8 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 572Dram (4.26 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (4.46 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,005Dram (15 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,418Dram (40 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,135Dram (31 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (102 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,475Dram (152 ₪) | 271 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,813Dram (21 ₪) | 43 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 890Dram (7 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 365,348Dram (2,718 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24Dram (0.18 ₪) | 0.54 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,910Dram (163 ₪) | 297 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 650Dram (4.84 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00744
ILS
/
AMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,815 prices entered by 191 different people.
Cost of living in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Israel
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