- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,272Dram (¥735) | ¥1,023 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,117Dram (¥476) | ¥666 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,207Dram (¥271) | ¥508 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 441Dram (¥99) | ¥209 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 841Dram (¥189) | ¥315 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 497Dram (¥112) | ¥840 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,332Dram (¥299) | ¥987 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 623Dram (¥140) | ¥737 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 202Dram (¥45) | ¥374 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 419Dram (¥94) | ¥283 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,366Dram (¥756) | ¥1,567 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 545Dram (¥122) | ¥199 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 252Dram (¥57) | ¥216 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 207,844Dram (¥46,704) | ¥233,760 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 132,651Dram (¥29,808) | ¥141,732 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,078Dram (¥8,107) | ¥19,576 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 181,005Dram (¥40,673) | ¥131,782 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 86,197Dram (¥19,369) | ¥96,756 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,205Dram (¥5,889) | ¥13,322 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,551Dram (¥1,472) | ¥4,129 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 210,041Dram (¥47,198) | ¥57,750 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 77,652Dram (¥17,449) | ¥16,804 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (¥1,388) | ¥789 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,731Dram (¥838) | ¥2,771 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 0% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,876Dram (¥4,242) | ¥7,450 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,700Dram (¥4,876) | ¥3,966 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,252Dram (¥9,045) | ¥8,485 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,881Dram (¥8,737) | ¥12,667 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram (¥1,662,389) | ¥2,446,840 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (¥96) | ¥134 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,573Dram (¥1,927) | ¥9,514 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (¥661) | ¥1,216 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (¥393) | ¥998 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 9,002Dram (¥2,023) | ¥3,785 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (¥350) | ¥462 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,307Dram (¥294) | ¥616 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,385Dram (¥311) | ¥489 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 624Dram (¥140) | ¥116 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (¥167) | ¥242 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000Dram (¥449) | ¥3,558 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,009Dram (¥1,575) | ¥4,603 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,143Dram (¥931) | ¥3,473 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (¥4,494) | ¥10,390 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,647Dram (¥3,291) | ¥7,389 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,643Dram (¥594) | ¥959 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,486Dram (¥334) | ¥466 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,017Dram (¥228) | ¥561 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 295,240Dram (¥66,343) | ¥53,175 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24Dram (¥5) | ¥52 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,794Dram (¥7,369) | ¥10,820 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 542Dram (¥122) | ¥527 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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