Cost of living in Armenia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 161 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 108 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 57 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 20 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 67 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 40 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 23 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 216 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram (Mex$ 12,644) | Mex$ 19,429 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram (Mex$ 7,723) | Mex$ 8,951 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 1,231 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram (Mex$ 9,124) | Mex$ 10,850 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram (Mex$ 3,664) | Mex$ 5,697 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 904 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 388 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (Mex$ 12,672) | Mex$ 7,626 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (Mex$ 4,661) | Mex$ 1,971 | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 101 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 85 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram (Mex$ 1,293) | Mex$ 853 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram (Mex$ 1,168) | Mex$ 631 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram (Mex$ 1,959) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram (Mex$ 2,884) | Mex$ 1,221 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (Mex$ 106,654) | Mex$ 325,417 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 498 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 79 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 216 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 564 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 68 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 49 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 57 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 30 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 186 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram (Mex$ 249) | Mex$ 345 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 139 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (Mex$ 545) | Mex$ 901 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 662 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 110 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 58 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 41 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (Mex$ 14,444) | Mex$ 9,884 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (Mex$ 0.98) | Mex$ 1.79 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (Mex$ 879) | Mex$ 881 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 56 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,355 prices entered by 1,382 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Mexico
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