Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (¥1,095) | ¥1,041 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (¥1,037) | ¥713 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (¥291) | ¥467 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (¥171) | ¥215 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (¥278) | ¥287 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (¥129) | ¥484 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (¥345) | ¥1,246 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (¥90) | ¥610 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (¥52) | ¥381 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (¥103) | ¥267 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (¥640) | ¥1,801 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (¥139) | ¥223 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (¥79) | ¥242 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (¥73,976) | ¥197,391 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (¥45,188) | ¥112,128 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (¥7,369) | ¥15,296 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (¥53,380) | ¥119,023 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (¥21,438) | ¥92,673 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (¥4,835) | ¥11,742 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (¥1,532) | ¥3,714 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (¥74,143) | ¥37,069 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (¥27,272) | ¥10,892 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (¥1,388) | ¥749 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (¥1,305) | ¥1,906 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (¥7,566) | ¥6,528 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (¥6,833) | ¥4,644 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (¥11,460) | ¥7,956 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (¥16,872) | ¥13,013 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 74% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (¥624,014) | ¥2,936,380 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (¥99) | ¥143 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (¥1,438) | ¥9,633 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (¥925) | ¥1,406 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (¥405) | ¥929 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (¥4,626) | ¥8,740 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (¥337) | ¥554 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (¥268) | ¥669 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (¥373) | ¥525 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (¥166) | ¥218 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (¥139) | ¥251 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (¥578) | ¥2,654 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (¥1,459) | ¥3,633 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (¥1,108) | ¥3,165 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (¥3,187) | ¥15,347 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (¥5,615) | ¥6,734 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (¥600) | ¥809 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (¥277) | ¥511 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (¥213) | ¥509 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (¥84,507) | ¥47,454 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (¥6) | ¥26 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (¥5,141) | ¥8,766 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (¥142) | ¥477 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,566 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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