Cost of living in Armenia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$22 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$13 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (NZ$3.27) | NZ$7 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (NZ$1.82) | NZ$2.53 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 965Dram (NZ$3.34) | NZ$8 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (NZ$1.95) | NZ$7 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (NZ$4.33) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (NZ$2.57) | NZ$4.08 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (NZ$1.06) | NZ$3.04 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (NZ$1.47) | NZ$5.14 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (NZ$11) | NZ$18 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (NZ$2.12) | NZ$3.36 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (NZ$0.72) | NZ$2.98 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (NZ$1,656) | NZ$3,289 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (NZ$1,196) | NZ$2,681 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (NZ$131) | NZ$260 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (NZ$751) | NZ$2,268 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (NZ$483) | NZ$1,844 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (NZ$79) | NZ$221 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (NZ$18) | NZ$79 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (NZ$809) | NZ$753 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (NZ$190) | NZ$312 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (NZ$14) | NZ$15 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | NZ$32 | - | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (NZ$157) | NZ$117 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (NZ$41) | NZ$79 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (NZ$151) | NZ$150 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (NZ$147) | NZ$204 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (NZ$42,510) | NZ$37,788 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (NZ$1.47) | NZ$2.66 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (NZ$22) | NZ$184 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (NZ$1.73) | NZ$8 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (NZ$3.46) | NZ$8 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (NZ$23) | NZ$54 | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (NZ$3.93) | NZ$7 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (NZ$1.90) | NZ$6 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (NZ$2.17) | NZ$3.10 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (NZ$4.15) | NZ$4.36 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (NZ$10) | NZ$35 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (NZ$21) | NZ$70 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (NZ$14) | NZ$37 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (NZ$69) | NZ$206 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (NZ$43) | NZ$109 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (NZ$4.50) | NZ$5.11 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (NZ$3.23) | NZ$10 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (NZ$1,382) | NZ$777 | + 78% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (NZ$0.09) | NZ$0.40 | - 78% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (NZ$77) | NZ$71 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram (NZ$2.46) | NZ$34 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand
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