Cost of living in Armenia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (RM20) | RM14 | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (RM20) | RM17 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (RM9) | RM8 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (RM5.02) | RM7 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 965Dram (RM9) | RM9 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (RM5.40) | RM5.82 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (RM12) | RM23 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (RM7) | RM11 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (RM2.93) | RM4.40 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (RM4.05) | RM12 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (RM31) | RM76 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (RM5.87) | RM5.04 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (RM1.99) | RM3.45 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 13% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (RM4,583) | RM2,964 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (RM3,309) | RM2,132 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (RM362) | RM242 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (RM2,077) | RM1,877 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (RM1,336) | RM1,177 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (RM218) | RM231 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (RM51) | RM110 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (RM2,239) | RM2,231 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (RM526) | RM344 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (RM40) | RM24 | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM21 | - | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (RM433) | RM217 | + 99% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (RM115) | RM132 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (RM418) | RM279 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (RM408) | RM245 | + 67% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (RM117,620) | RM157,268 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (RM4.06) | RM2.18 | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (RM60) | RM92 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (RM4.78) | RM15 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (RM10) | RM20 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (RM62) | RM79 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (RM29) | RM26 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (RM11) | RM10 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (RM5.26) | RM12 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (RM6) | RM7 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (RM11) | RM6 | + 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (RM27) | RM48 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (RM58) | RM143 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (RM39) | RM34 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (RM191) | RM206 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (RM118) | RM100 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (RM21) | RM101 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (RM12) | RM12 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (RM9) | RM15 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (RM3,825) | RM2,097 | + 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (RM0.24) | RM0.24 | + 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (RM212) | RM154 | + 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram (RM7) | RM18 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia
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