Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,550Dram (¥1,292) | ¥1,028 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,498Dram (¥909) | ¥723 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,418Dram (¥516) | ¥519 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 627Dram (¥228) | ¥197 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 936Dram (¥341) | ¥316 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,104Dram (¥402) | ¥629 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (¥620) | ¥962 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (¥196) | ¥902 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455Dram (¥166) | ¥574 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459Dram (¥167) | ¥285 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,090Dram (¥1,488) | ¥1,208 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746Dram (¥272) | ¥184 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291Dram (¥106) | ¥206 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,700Dram (¥184,753) | ¥326,267 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 331,966Dram (¥120,803) | ¥171,772 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (¥20,822) | ¥28,488 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 448,260Dram (¥163,122) | ¥157,603 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 225,015Dram (¥81,883) | ¥82,713 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (¥10,003) | ¥24,082 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (¥3,091) | ¥4,699 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (¥69,675) | ¥47,482 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (¥26,701) | ¥32,093 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (¥2,795) | ¥1,313 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (¥1,758) | ¥1,878 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 95% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,655Dram (¥15,522) | ¥6,136 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,091Dram (¥9,858) | ¥5,199 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (¥18,681) | ¥8,989 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (¥18,195) | ¥13,588 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (¥727,802) | ¥2,700,660 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (¥156) | ¥165 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,503Dram (¥3,458) | ¥10,143 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (¥526) | ¥2,497 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (¥1,093) | ¥1,967 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,915Dram (¥4,336) | ¥5,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (¥607) | ¥650 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,553Dram (¥929) | ¥938 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,774Dram (¥646) | ¥702 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (¥424) | ¥218 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,847Dram (¥672) | ¥216 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (¥1,445) | ¥3,927 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,105Dram (¥4,769) | ¥4,141 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,829Dram (¥2,121) | ¥3,600 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (¥5,572) | ¥4,000 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,102Dram (¥11,318) | ¥5,993 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (¥1,175) | ¥984 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,829Dram (¥666) | ¥472 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400Dram (¥509) | ¥575 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (¥163,755) | ¥101,122 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Dram (¥6) | ¥52 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,628Dram (¥8,962) | ¥9,280 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 895Dram (¥326) | ¥592 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,140 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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