Cost of living in Armenia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,650Dram (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,824Dram (€9) | €8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,333Dram (€2.53) | €4.14 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 821Dram (€1.56) | €1.09 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,244Dram (€2.36) | €3.56 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 581Dram (€1.10) | €2.30 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,583Dram (€3.01) | €5.62 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 365Dram (€0.69) | €2.23 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 232Dram (€0.44) | €1.85 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 470Dram (€0.89) | €1.32 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,497Dram (€2.84) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 586Dram (€1.11) | €2.39 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 416Dram (€0.79) | €1.20 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 289,461Dram (€550) | €1,767 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 194,382Dram (€369) | €1,318 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,804Dram (€127) | €157 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,611Dram (€413) | €1,039 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 88,507Dram (€168) | €791 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,847Dram (€32) | €113 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (€13) | €30 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (€609) | €500 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (€224) | €152 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (€11) | €9 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,960Dram (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 24% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,964Dram (€72) | €85 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,586Dram (€45) | €34 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,439Dram (€98) | €89 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000Dram (€228) | €115 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 77% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (€5,124) | €27,095 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 437Dram (€0.83) | €1.64 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000Dram (€11) | €89 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (€8) | €2.35 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (€3.33) | €13 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (€38) | €39 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (€2.76) | €3.16 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (€2.20) | €2.97 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,061Dram (€2.01) | €2.85 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 572Dram (€1.09) | €1.55 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (€1.14) | €1.96 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,310Dram (€4.39) | €26 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,418Dram (€10) | €42 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,887Dram (€7) | €23 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (€26) | €82 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,475Dram (€39) | €60 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,813Dram (€5.34) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (€2.28) | €3.03 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 922Dram (€1.75) | €4.97 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (€694) | €436 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.05) | €0.12 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (€42) | €34 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618Dram (€1.17) | €7 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Netherlands
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