Cost of living in Armenia compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Armenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,550Dram (€9) | €26 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,498Dram (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,418Dram (€3.44) | €4.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 627Dram (€1.52) | €0.92 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 936Dram (€2.27) | €2.78 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,104Dram (€2.68) | €4.00 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (€4.14) | €4.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (€1.31) | €1.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 455Dram (€1.11) | €2.69 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 459Dram (€1.11) | €1.22 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,090Dram (€10) | €9 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 746Dram (€1.81) | €1.66 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291Dram (€0.71) | €0.84 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Armenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,700Dram (€1,233) | €1,544 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 331,966Dram (€806) | €1,046 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (€139) | €86 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 448,260Dram (€1,088) | €1,323 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 225,015Dram (€546) | €842 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (€67) | €72 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (€21) | €35 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (€465) | €392 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (€178) | €95 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€19) | €7 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (€12) | €9 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 24% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Armenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 42,655Dram (€104) | €80 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,091Dram (€66) | €57 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (€125) | €86 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€121) | €75 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Armenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,856) | €26,952 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (€1.04) | €1.34 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,503Dram (€23) | €25 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Armenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.51) | €3.00 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,915Dram (€29) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€4.05) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,553Dram (€6) | €3.75 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,774Dram (€4.31) | €4.54 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (€2.83) | €3.30 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,847Dram (€4.49) | €1.40 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (€10) | €16 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Armenia | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,105Dram (€32) | €45 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,829Dram (€14) | €17 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (€37) | €28 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,102Dram (€76) | €117 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,829Dram (€4.44) | €2.20 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400Dram (€3.40) | €3.48 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,093) | €634 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 17Dram (€0.04) | €0.54 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 24,628Dram (€60) | €54 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 895Dram (€2.17) | €5.31 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 445 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Malta
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