Cost of living in Armenia compared to Netherlands
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €12 | - 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.97) | €5.97 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€2.07) | €1.37 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€4.04) | €4.40 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€3.09) | €2.81 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.19) | €2.88 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.83) | €1.98 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.34) | €2.09 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€13) | €10 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.71) | €3.18 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.73) | €1.29 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (€1,432) | €2,078 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (€968) | €1,684 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (€142) | €254 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€960) | €1,455 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€651) | €1,154 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€77) | €175 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€16) | €39 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€721) | €382 | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (€238) | €168 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€18) | €10 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (€26) | €18 | + 45% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 87% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€137) | €102 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€94) | €34 | + 180% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€143) | €107 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€336) | €152 | + 121% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€3,003) | €34,961 | - 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (€1.34) | €2.03 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (€22) | €91 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | + 69% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 69% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€12) | €2.55 | + 371% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€24) | €14 | + 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€48) | €53 | - 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (€6) | €5.67 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€11) | €4.23 | + 149% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €4.31 | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (€4.19) | €1.98 | + 111% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.75) | €2.67 | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €30 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Armenia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€27) | €55 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€20) | €30 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€108) | €243 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€96) | €68 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€10) | €14 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.99) | €4.44 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.53) | €7 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€961) | €480 | + 100% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€100) | €51 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (€3.18) | €12 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Netherlands
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