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 | 1,819Dram (¥367) | ¥941 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (¥835) | ¥695 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (¥214) | ¥426 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (¥106) | ¥203 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (¥191) | ¥244 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (¥91) | ¥653 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (¥222) | ¥888 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (¥147) | ¥792 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (¥47) | ¥389 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (¥86) | ¥306 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (¥595) | ¥1,351 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (¥120) | ¥185 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (¥34) | ¥246 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (¥60,079) | ¥295,978 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (¥31,151) | ¥169,167 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (¥5,524) | ¥25,258 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (¥37,454) | ¥144,655 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (¥15,781) | ¥80,593 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (¥3,167) | ¥13,235 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (¥1,308) | ¥4,060 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (¥63,059) | ¥55,604 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (¥19,897) | ¥10,692 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (¥957) | ¥778 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (¥406) | ¥2,599 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (¥4,329) | ¥6,849 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (¥2,589) | ¥4,780 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (¥7,334) | ¥8,249 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (¥4,815) | ¥12,511 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 76% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (¥807,475) | ¥2,585,890 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (¥71) | ¥135 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (¥1,382) | ¥10,445 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (¥606) | ¥1,225 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (¥505) | ¥1,626 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (¥1,351) | ¥6,148 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (¥404) | ¥812 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (¥207) | ¥655 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (¥162) | ¥501 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (¥91) | ¥170 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (¥61) | ¥229 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (¥450) | ¥2,983 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (¥1,311) | ¥3,633 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (¥667) | ¥3,657 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (¥4,038) | ¥12,969 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (¥3,094) | ¥6,422 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (¥256) | ¥1,122 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (¥208) | ¥445 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (¥174) | ¥556 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (¥30,286) | ¥52,544 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (¥4) | ¥40 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (¥4,822) | ¥9,497 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (¥142) | ¥525 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 926 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in Japan
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