Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (¥1,695) | ¥1,027 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (¥1,340) | ¥808 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (¥633) | ¥613 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (¥330) | ¥220 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (¥645) | ¥323 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (¥493) | ¥613 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (¥962) | ¥1,107 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (¥349) | ¥766 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (¥133) | ¥468 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (¥214) | ¥304 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (¥2,004) | ¥1,290 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (¥433) | ¥218 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (¥116) | ¥191 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (¥228,480) | ¥365,082 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (¥154,474) | ¥197,136 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (¥22,595) | ¥19,132 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (¥153,293) | ¥174,888 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (¥103,960) | ¥112,259 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (¥12,210) | ¥12,528 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (¥2,527) | ¥4,254 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (¥115,016) | ¥74,559 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (¥37,955) | ¥25,414 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (¥2,875) | ¥1,338 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (¥4,189) | ¥2,815 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 186% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (¥21,821) | ¥8,708 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (¥14,952) | ¥5,103 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (¥22,772) | ¥9,892 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (¥53,674) | ¥12,189 | + 340% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (¥479,233) | ¥3,079,890 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (¥205) | ¥170 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (¥3,450) | ¥9,221 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 45% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (¥1,917) | ¥2,133 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (¥3,834) | ¥2,551 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (¥7,588) | ¥6,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (¥958) | ¥1,337 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (¥1,677) | ¥930 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (¥1,342) | ¥622 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (¥668) | ¥224 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (¥759) | ¥188 | + 304% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (¥1,808) | ¥4,604 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (¥4,267) | ¥4,908 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (¥3,142) | ¥3,873 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (¥17,173) | ¥7,212 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (¥15,268) | ¥8,269 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (¥1,592) | ¥1,244 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (¥637) | ¥547 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (¥563) | ¥674 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (¥153,355) | ¥51,659 | + 197% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (¥10) | ¥52 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (¥16,014) | ¥9,530 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (¥479) | ¥600 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 629 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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