Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (¥584) | ¥1,145 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (¥586) | ¥719 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (¥264) | ¥437 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (¥146) | ¥211 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 965Dram (¥269) | ¥282 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (¥157) | ¥815 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (¥349) | ¥951 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (¥207) | ¥984 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (¥85) | ¥421 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (¥118) | ¥268 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (¥914) | ¥1,770 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (¥171) | ¥217 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (¥58) | ¥225 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (¥133,462) | ¥194,768 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (¥96,364) | ¥126,641 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (¥10,555) | ¥21,178 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (¥60,478) | ¥142,258 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (¥38,920) | ¥80,836 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (¥6,356) | ¥13,643 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (¥1,478) | ¥3,988 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (¥65,204) | ¥59,521 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (¥15,316) | ¥17,809 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (¥1,164) | ¥665 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (¥12,611) | ¥7,941 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (¥3,342) | ¥4,162 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (¥12,162) | ¥7,471 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (¥11,875) | ¥15,388 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (¥3,425,231) | ¥2,576,380 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (¥118) | ¥161 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (¥1,749) | ¥16,725 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (¥139) | ¥1,370 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (¥278) | ¥1,955 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (¥1,817) | ¥3,523 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (¥835) | ¥2,205 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (¥317) | ¥648 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (¥153) | ¥409 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (¥175) | ¥143 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (¥334) | ¥184 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (¥784) | ¥3,583 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (¥1,690) | ¥4,280 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (¥1,124) | ¥3,593 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (¥5,569) | ¥20,657 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (¥3,433) | ¥6,242 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (¥600) | ¥1,034 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (¥363) | ¥533 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (¥261) | ¥526 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (¥111,390) | ¥58,872 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (¥7) | ¥41 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (¥6,185) | ¥11,178 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram (¥198) | ¥554 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 718 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Japan
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