Cost of living in Armenia compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (RM38) | RM17 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (RM25) | RM19 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (RM17) | RM9 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (RM8) | RM8 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (RM15) | RM9 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (RM12) | RM6 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (RM20) | RM27 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (RM6) | RM12 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (RM4.75) | RM4.61 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (RM5.06) | RM12 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (RM44) | RM69 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (RM9) | RM5.14 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (RM3.04) | RM3.73 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 46% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (RM6,055) | RM4,053 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (RM5,001) | RM2,253 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (RM661) | RM958 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (RM5,208) | RM2,270 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (RM2,645) | RM1,368 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (RM318) | RM636 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (RM98) | RM111 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (RM2,213) | RM1,876 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (RM848) | RM907 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (RM89) | RM33 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (RM56) | RM32 | + 73% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 91% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (RM480) | RM220 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (RM256) | RM141 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (RM593) | RM319 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (RM578) | RM323 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (RM23,118) | RM150,880 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 458Dram (RM5.30) | RM2.06 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (RM113) | RM53 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (RM17) | RM9 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (RM35) | RM21 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (RM130) | RM91 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (RM19) | RM44 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (RM19) | RM11 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (RM15) | RM14 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (RM13) | RM20 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (RM14) | RM7 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (RM41) | RM28 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Armenia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (RM128) | RM115 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (RM73) | RM41 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (RM177) | RM211 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (RM277) | RM129 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (RM37) | RM41 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (RM14) | RM13 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (RM14) | RM19 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (RM5,202) | RM3,649 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (RM0.17) | RM0.17 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (RM290) | RM201 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (RM20) | RM18 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 581 prices entered by 131 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia
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