Cost of living in Armenia compared to Netherlands
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,649Dram (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,162Dram (€5.08) | €9 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (€3.70) | €4.24 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (€1.40) | €1.09 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 855Dram (€2.01) | €3.87 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (€1.40) | €2.47 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (€3.81) | €5.59 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (€1.13) | €2.80 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (€0.89) | €1.55 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (€1.12) | €1.30 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,906Dram (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (€1.42) | €3.16 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (€0.56) | €1.41 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (€1,233) | €2,058 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 390,033Dram (€917) | €1,674 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (€89) | €214 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (€478) | €1,392 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,160Dram (€320) | €1,102 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (€54) | €128 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (€13) | €41 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (€620) | €369 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (€212) | €121 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (€4.70) | €16 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 78% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (€212) | €91 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (€82) | €43 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (€137) | €98 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (€100) | €144 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (€28,912) | €29,097 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (€1.10) | €2.13 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,245Dram (€15) | €76 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (€1.18) | €3.40 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (€2.35) | €14 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (€24) | €56 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (€7) | €5.40 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (€2.67) | €3.38 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (€2.35) | €4.14 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (€2.35) | €1.71 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (€2.82) | €2.02 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (€7) | €24 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (€25) | €58 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (€9) | €24 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (€35) | €248 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (€46) | €75 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (€5.83) | €12 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (€3.16) | €3.23 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (€2.20) | €4.99 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€940) | €549 | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (€0.05) | €0.13 | - 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (€74) | €42 | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (€1.90) | €7 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands
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