- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Japan
- Comparison
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 | 2,830Dram (¥663) | ¥1,057 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,990Dram (¥466) | ¥669 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,052Dram (¥246) | ¥488 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 440Dram (¥103) | ¥205 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 989Dram (¥232) | ¥301 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 446Dram (¥104) | ¥805 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,260Dram (¥295) | ¥1,035 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 562Dram (¥132) | ¥757 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (¥41) | ¥427 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 423Dram (¥99) | ¥293 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,386Dram (¥793) | ¥1,706 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 537Dram (¥126) | ¥200 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 254Dram (¥59) | ¥203 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 207,844Dram (¥48,683) | ¥250,637 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 146,171Dram (¥34,237) | ¥141,665 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 36,078Dram (¥8,450) | ¥19,065 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 154,015Dram (¥36,075) | ¥129,819 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,015Dram (¥19,679) | ¥88,209 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 26,205Dram (¥6,138) | ¥13,050 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000Dram (¥1,405) | ¥4,177 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 210,041Dram (¥49,198) | ¥59,797 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 77,652Dram (¥18,188) | ¥18,392 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (¥1,447) | ¥848 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,102Dram (¥492) | ¥2,575 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,849Dram (¥4,415) | ¥8,514 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 21,561Dram (¥5,050) | ¥4,244 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,252Dram (¥9,428) | ¥8,036 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 38,881Dram (¥9,107) | ¥13,887 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram (¥1,732,819) | ¥2,423,970 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (¥100) | ¥138 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,244Dram (¥1,931) | ¥9,995 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (¥689) | ¥1,229 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (¥410) | ¥998 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (¥2,460) | ¥4,043 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (¥365) | ¥491 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,307Dram (¥306) | ¥659 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,385Dram (¥324) | ¥499 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 624Dram (¥146) | ¥124 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (¥174) | ¥248 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (¥452) | ¥3,401 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,838Dram (¥1,602) | ¥4,543 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,109Dram (¥962) | ¥3,386 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 14,941Dram (¥3,500) | ¥10,226 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,472Dram (¥3,624) | ¥7,804 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (¥666) | ¥918 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,486Dram (¥348) | ¥479 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 919Dram (¥215) | ¥573 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 295,240Dram (¥69,154) | ¥53,237 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (¥4) | ¥44 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,954Dram (¥5,845) | ¥11,808 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550Dram (¥129) | ¥546 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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