Cost of living in Armenia compared to Mauritius
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Armenia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (₨366) | ₨269 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (₨247) | ₨350 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (₨165) | ₨172 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (₨81) | ₨35 | + 131% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (₨142) | ₨80 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (₨116) | ₨87 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (₨191) | ₨160 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (₨60) | ₨83 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (₨46) | ₨51 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (₨49) | ₨70 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (₨360) | ₨472 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (₨88) | ₨76 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (₨29) | ₨10 | + 195% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 46% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Armenia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (₨58,659) | ₨50,890 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (₨48,448) | ₨23,651 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (₨6,408) | ₨2,840 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (₨50,458) | ₨27,201 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (₨25,625) | ₨13,679 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (₨3,078) | ₨2,000 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (₨951) | ₨884 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (₨21,441) | ₨27,685 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (₨8,217) | ₨7,679 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (₨860) | ₨250 | + 244% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (₨541) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Armenia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (₨4,650) | ₨2,280 | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (₨2,484) | ₨3,120 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (₨5,749) | ₨4,041 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (₨5,599) | ₨3,000 | + 87% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
Armenia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (₨223,970) | ₨1,376,100 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (₨50) | ₨74 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (₨1,097) | ₨1,500 | - 27% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Mauritius | ||||
Armenia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (₨162) | ₨125 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (₨336) | ₨400 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (₨1,260) | ₨1,190 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (₨187) | ₨150 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (₨181) | ₨136 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (₨145) | ₨300 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (₨131) | ₨125 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (₨137) | ₨52 | + 166% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (₨445) | ₨600 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 56% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
Armenia | Mauritius | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (₨1,237) | ₨1,000 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (₨709) | ₨529 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (₨1,715) | ₨1,000 | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (₨2,686) | ₨1,400 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (₨362) | ₨300 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (₨137) | ₨125 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (₨141) | ₨175 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (₨50,393) | ₨25,000 | + 102% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (₨1.68) | ₨1.00 | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (₨2,814) | ₨1,300 | + 116% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (₨198) | ₨247 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in Mauritius
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