Cost of living in Armenia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 19% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,336Dram (RM27) | RM21 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (RM33) | RM16 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (RM9) | RM8 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527Dram (RM4.27) | RM6 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 936Dram (RM8) | RM8 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (RM3.65) | RM4.58 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (RM9) | RM28 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (RM5.88) | RM8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (RM1.89) | RM3.48 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (RM3.46) | RM11 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (RM24) | RM84 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (RM4.81) | RM4.00 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (RM1.29) | RM3.49 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (RM2,419) | RM3,319 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (RM1,249) | RM1,788 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (RM222) | RM275 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (RM1,456) | RM2,008 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (RM633) | RM1,193 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (RM119) | RM169 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (RM52) | RM98 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (RM2,529) | RM1,219 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (RM798) | RM431 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (RM38) | RM20 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (RM16) | RM29 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (RM174) | RM260 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (RM104) | RM159 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (RM294) | RM284 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (RM193) | RM311 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (RM32,389) | RM159,948 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (RM2.89) | RM2.13 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,280Dram (RM51) | RM93 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (RM24) | RM18 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (RM20) | RM23 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (RM54) | RM71 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (RM16) | RM23 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (RM8) | RM13 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (RM6) | RM15 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (RM3.65) | RM7 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (RM2.43) | RM8 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (RM18) | RM29 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (RM53) | RM84 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (RM27) | RM37 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (RM162) | RM200 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (RM124) | RM192 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (RM10) | RM31 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (RM8) | RM14 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (RM7) | RM21 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (RM1,215) | RM1,920 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (RM0.16) | RM0.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (RM193) | RM175 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (RM5.69) | RM17 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,245 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Malaysia
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