Cost of living in Armenia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Armenia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (€9) | €16 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (€3.88) | €5.64 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (€1.91) | €1.40 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (€3.20) | €3.74 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (€2.41) | €3.16 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (€5.45) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (€2.05) | €2.29 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (€0.70) | €1.80 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (€1.25) | €1.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (€3.11) | €2.49 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (€0.71) | €1.63 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Armenia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (€1,310) | €1,692 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (€725) | €1,194 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (€89) | €207 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (€967) | €1,142 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (€469) | €750 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (€35) | €127 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (€13) | €33 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €319 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €113 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€18) | €7 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (€5.86) | €10 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 32% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Armenia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (€120) | €85 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (€52) | €37 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (€129) | €97 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€117) | €126 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Armenia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €29,648 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (€1.27) | €1.83 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (€23) | €37 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Armenia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.39) | €9 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (€33) | €111 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€3.91) | €7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (€3.78) | €3.62 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (€3.02) | €3.24 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (€3.53) | €2.75 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (€3.52) | €2.25 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (€9) | €20 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Armenia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (€31) | €41 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (€14) | €18 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (€83) | €95 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (€70) | €80 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (€3.31) | €1.93 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (€3.74) | €5.36 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €821 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (€0.04) | €0.38 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (€71) | €55 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (€5.80) | €6 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,620 prices entered by 245 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Italy
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