Cost of living in Armenia compared to Latvia
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (€2.85) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (€6) | €5.60 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (€1.66) | €2.89 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (€0.82) | €1.06 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (€1.48) | €2.05 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (€0.71) | €3.94 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (€1.72) | €3.63 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (€1.14) | €1.78 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (€0.37) | €0.47 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (€0.67) | €1.14 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (€4.62) | €10 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (€0.93) | €1.72 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (€0.26) | €0.74 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (€467) | €719 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (€242) | €494 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (€43) | €215 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (€291) | €549 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (€123) | €358 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (€25) | €126 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (€490) | €274 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (€155) | €185 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (€7) | €10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (€3.15) | €22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (€34) | €71 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (€20) | €34 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (€57) | €71 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (€37) | €85 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (€6,275) | €17,965 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (€0.55) | €1.11 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (€11) | €47 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (€4.71) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (€3.92) | €9 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (€11) | €44 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€3.14) | €3.95 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (€1.61) | €6 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (€1.26) | €4.26 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (€0.71) | €1.51 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (€0.47) | €4.37 | - 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (€3.50) | €17 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Latvia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (€10) | €25 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (€5.18) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (€31) | €78 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (€24) | €40 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (€1.99) | €7 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (€1.62) | €2.93 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (€1.35) | €3.78 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (€235) | €498 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.03) | €0.13 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (€37) | €42 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (€1.10) | €4.12 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 408 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Latvia
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