- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,948Dram (¥656) | ¥1,006 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,879Dram (¥418) | ¥711 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,078Dram (¥240) | ¥445 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (¥95) | ¥198 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 969Dram (¥216) | ¥270 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 322Dram (¥72) | ¥689 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050Dram (¥234) | ¥889 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465Dram (¥104) | ¥637 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183Dram (¥41) | ¥430 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400Dram (¥89) | ¥262 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,984Dram (¥664) | ¥1,549 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 520Dram (¥116) | ¥212 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 221Dram (¥49) | ¥195 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,908Dram (¥56,962) | ¥242,113 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,550Dram (¥33,288) | ¥121,422 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,718Dram (¥4,611) | ¥21,895 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (¥38,652) | ¥116,929 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (¥21,367) | ¥79,022 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (¥4,996) | ¥12,611 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,758Dram (¥1,504) | ¥4,156 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (¥59,213) | ¥55,558 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (¥21,810) | ¥16,830 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (¥1,375) | ¥693 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (¥494) | ¥1,827 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (¥5,140) | ¥7,207 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,878Dram (¥4,202) | ¥4,012 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (¥10,260) | ¥8,544 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (¥10,067) | ¥15,007 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (¥1,924,476) | ¥2,657,440 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (¥97) | ¥147 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,070Dram (¥1,351) | ¥11,877 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (¥655) | ¥1,278 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (¥390) | ¥1,016 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (¥2,338) | ¥4,123 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000Dram (¥445) | ¥630 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (¥258) | ¥711 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (¥223) | ¥484 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 507Dram (¥113) | ¥145 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (¥165) | ¥213 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (¥430) | ¥2,946 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,731Dram (¥1,276) | ¥4,119 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,571Dram (¥795) | ¥3,373 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (¥2,226) | ¥12,005 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,504Dram (¥3,673) | ¥8,157 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,847Dram (¥634) | ¥903 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (¥295) | ¥498 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838Dram (¥187) | ¥551 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (¥68,888) | ¥49,094 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (¥4) | ¥56 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,847Dram (¥4,195) | ¥10,056 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 608Dram (¥135) | ¥474 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Japan
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