- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram (¥729) | ¥1,066 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (¥479) | ¥676 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram (¥251) | ¥497 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (¥100) | ¥203 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram (¥235) | ¥297 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (¥84) | ¥791 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram (¥281) | ¥924 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram (¥116) | ¥748 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (¥41) | ¥429 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (¥93) | ¥281 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,224Dram (¥753) | ¥1,661 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 532Dram (¥124) | ¥195 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram (¥58) | ¥199 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,881Dram (¥50,890) | ¥217,864 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,155Dram (¥35,071) | ¥136,533 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,804Dram (¥7,195) | ¥19,622 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 155,274Dram (¥36,267) | ¥113,659 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,785Dram (¥20,036) | ¥71,360 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 24,083Dram (¥5,625) | ¥12,437 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,282Dram (¥1,467) | ¥4,275 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (¥62,134) | ¥57,256 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,708Dram (¥23,522) | ¥15,779 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (¥1,443) | ¥735 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,086Dram (¥487) | ¥2,185 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,331Dram (¥4,749) | ¥8,366 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (¥5,439) | ¥4,467 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,821Dram (¥10,702) | ¥7,902 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (¥10,564) | ¥14,620 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram (¥1,727,927) | ¥2,517,540 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 422Dram (¥99) | ¥140 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,128Dram (¥1,665) | ¥10,332 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (¥687) | ¥1,278 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (¥409) | ¥1,019 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (¥2,453) | ¥3,956 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (¥364) | ¥567 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (¥320) | ¥681 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (¥275) | ¥495 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 556Dram (¥130) | ¥133 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (¥173) | ¥261 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (¥451) | ¥3,143 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,838Dram (¥1,597) | ¥4,305 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,997Dram (¥934) | ¥3,413 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (¥2,336) | ¥14,181 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (¥3,572) | ¥8,033 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (¥664) | ¥968 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,423Dram (¥332) | ¥479 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 903Dram (¥211) | ¥594 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (¥72,287) | ¥52,524 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (¥4) | ¥62 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,177Dram (¥6,348) | ¥10,702 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550Dram (¥128) | ¥468 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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