Cost of living in Armenia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (NZ$19) | NZ$26 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (NZ$15) | NZ$16 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (NZ$3.69) | NZ$2.35 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (NZ$5.51) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (NZ$3.90) | NZ$4.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (NZ$1.49) | NZ$3.45 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (NZ$2.39) | NZ$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (NZ$22) | NZ$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (NZ$4.84) | NZ$4.62 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (NZ$1.29) | NZ$2.24 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (NZ$2,596) | NZ$3,315 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (NZ$1,633) | NZ$2,559 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (NZ$266) | NZ$203 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (NZ$1,713) | NZ$2,476 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (NZ$1,162) | NZ$1,943 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (NZ$136) | NZ$169 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (NZ$28) | NZ$78 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (NZ$1,285) | NZ$679 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (NZ$246) | NZ$194 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (NZ$32) | NZ$21 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (NZ$47) | NZ$39 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 81% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (NZ$244) | NZ$143 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (NZ$167) | NZ$92 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (NZ$254) | NZ$207 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (NZ$600) | NZ$194 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (NZ$5,354) | NZ$48,326 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (NZ$2.30) | NZ$2.77 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (NZ$38) | NZ$161 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 107% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (NZ$21) | NZ$18 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (NZ$43) | NZ$5.00 | + 757% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (NZ$85) | NZ$69 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (NZ$19) | NZ$5.66 | + 231% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (NZ$15) | NZ$8 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (NZ$5.51) | NZ$3.04 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (NZ$8) | NZ$3.30 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (NZ$20) | NZ$36 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (NZ$48) | NZ$65 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (NZ$35) | NZ$38 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (NZ$192) | NZ$251 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (NZ$171) | NZ$112 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$5.69 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (NZ$1,713) | NZ$1,174 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (NZ$0.11) | NZ$0.51 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (NZ$179) | NZ$71 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (NZ$5.36) | NZ$42 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 504 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in New Zealand
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