- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram (¥732) | ¥1,037 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (¥481) | ¥692 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram (¥252) | ¥436 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (¥101) | ¥203 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram (¥236) | ¥287 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (¥84) | ¥777 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram (¥282) | ¥927 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram (¥116) | ¥688 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (¥41) | ¥416 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (¥93) | ¥277 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,551Dram (¥833) | ¥1,538 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 539Dram (¥127) | ¥199 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram (¥58) | ¥198 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000Dram (¥58,628) | ¥223,053 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,296Dram (¥35,012) | ¥126,664 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,079Dram (¥6,116) | ¥21,159 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (¥40,723) | ¥113,754 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (¥22,512) | ¥74,885 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (¥5,263) | ¥12,611 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,401Dram (¥1,736) | ¥4,094 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (¥62,385) | ¥55,558 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (¥22,978) | ¥16,830 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (¥1,449) | ¥693 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (¥520) | ¥1,849 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (¥5,415) | ¥6,923 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (¥5,461) | ¥4,304 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (¥10,810) | ¥8,395 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (¥10,607) | ¥13,972 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (¥2,027,594) | ¥2,510,720 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (¥102) | ¥145 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,764Dram (¥2,055) | ¥11,257 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (¥690) | ¥1,278 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (¥411) | ¥1,016 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (¥2,463) | ¥3,622 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (¥366) | ¥612 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (¥322) | ¥707 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (¥277) | ¥455 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508Dram (¥119) | ¥137 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (¥174) | ¥217 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (¥453) | ¥2,939 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,825Dram (¥1,835) | ¥4,071 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,992Dram (¥936) | ¥3,365 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (¥2,345) | ¥14,181 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (¥3,586) | ¥7,768 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (¥666) | ¥964 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,307Dram (¥306) | ¥487 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 899Dram (¥211) | ¥586 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (¥72,580) | ¥49,094 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (¥4) | ¥56 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,947Dram (¥6,554) | ¥10,339 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 582Dram (¥136) | ¥468 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Japan
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