Cost of living in Armenia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,813Dram (€2.88) | €16 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,000Dram (€4.77) | €8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000Dram (€1.59) | €4.08 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 481Dram (€0.76) | €1.10 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 907Dram (€1.44) | €3.35 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 595Dram (€0.95) | €2.23 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,650Dram (€2.62) | €6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,485Dram (€2.36) | €2.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 258Dram (€0.41) | €1.40 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 470Dram (€0.75) | €1.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,790Dram (€2.84) | €8 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 690Dram (€1.10) | €2.42 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 363Dram (€0.58) | €1.23 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 71% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000Dram (€477) | €1,745 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000Dram (€318) | €1,367 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000Dram (€48) | €172 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 236,444Dram (€376) | €1,221 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000Dram (€238) | €935 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,545Dram (€36) | €109 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000Dram (€6) | €38 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Dram (€191) | €448 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (€87) | €181 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000Dram (€64) | €77 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (€19) | €41 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000Dram (€48) | €91 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,000Dram (€64) | €120 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (€19,547) | €27,477 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383Dram (€0.61) | €1.61 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,630Dram (€12) | €92 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (€0.79) | €2.33 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (€1.59) | €14 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000Dram (€8) | €35 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (€4.77) | €3.30 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (€1.81) | €3.98 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (€0.87) | €4.24 | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 550Dram (€0.87) | €1.48 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (€1.91) | €1.98 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000Dram (€4.77) | €26 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000Dram (€8) | €40 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000Dram (€4.77) | €23 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (€32) | €59 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000Dram (€24) | €63 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500Dram (€3.97) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,200Dram (€1.91) | €3.48 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000Dram (€1.59) | €4.91 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€636) | €471 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000Dram (€16) | €38 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 609Dram (€0.97) | €8 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Netherlands
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