Cost of living in Armenia compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 18% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Armenia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (Shilling1,192) | Shilling1,059 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (Shilling805) | Shilling882 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (Shilling538) | Shilling481 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (Shilling264) | Shilling142 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (Shilling462) | Shilling271 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (Shilling377) | Shilling100 | + 278% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (Shilling623) | Shilling502 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (Shilling196) | Shilling198 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (Shilling150) | Shilling92 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (Shilling160) | Shilling242 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (Shilling1,175) | Shilling1,265 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (Shilling287) | Shilling201 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (Shilling96) | Shilling111 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 23% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Armenia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (Shilling191,264) | Shilling196,139 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (Shilling157,971) | Shilling128,896 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (Shilling20,893) | Shilling8,579 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (Shilling164,525) | Shilling97,620 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (Shilling83,554) | Shilling23,400 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (Shilling10,037) | Shilling8,455 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (Shilling3,101) | Shilling5,873 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (Shilling69,912) | Shilling43,137 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (Shilling26,792) | Shilling23,937 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (Shilling2,805) | Shilling700 | + 300% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (Shilling1,764) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 108% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Armenia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (Shilling15,162) | Shilling7,496 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (Shilling8,100) | Shilling2,759 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (Shilling18,744) | Shilling17,508 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (Shilling18,257) | Shilling8,255 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Armenia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (Shilling730,278) | Shilling1,786,980 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (Shilling164) | Shilling193 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (Shilling3,578) | Shilling5,266 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 84% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Armenia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (Shilling528) | Shilling178 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (Shilling1,097) | Shilling320 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (Shilling4,108) | Shilling4,026 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (Shilling609) | Shilling333 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (Shilling590) | Shilling308 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (Shilling471) | Shilling439 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (Shilling426) | Shilling100 | + 326% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (Shilling447) | Shilling122 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (Shilling1,450) | Shilling1,306 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 81% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Armenia | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (Shilling4,032) | Shilling3,290 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (Shilling2,311) | Shilling1,744 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (Shilling5,591) | Shilling1,600 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (Shilling8,757) | Shilling5,898 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (Shilling1,179) | Shilling906 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (Shilling446) | Shilling329 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (Shilling460) | Shilling260 | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (Shilling164,313) | Shilling26,546 | + 519% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (Shilling5.48) | Shilling4.09 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (Shilling9,176) | Shilling6,759 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (Shilling646) | Shilling304 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 533 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Kenya
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