Cost of living in Armenia compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (kr 147) | kr 212 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (kr 78) | kr 128 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (kr 47) | kr 77 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (kr 22) | kr 23 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (kr 49) | kr 51 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (kr 24) | kr 49 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (kr 79) | kr 63 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (kr 18) | kr 34 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (kr 151) | kr 171 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (kr 43) | kr 35 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (kr 12) | kr 32 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (kr 15,737) | kr 22,612 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (kr 11,401) | kr 17,353 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (kr 1,508) | kr 2,587 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (kr 11,874) | kr 15,157 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (kr 6,030) | kr 11,766 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (kr 724) | kr 2,594 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (kr 178) | kr 471 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (kr 5,046) | kr 4,608 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (kr 1,934) | kr 1,871 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (kr 202) | kr 92 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (kr 66) | kr 295 | - 78% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 26% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (kr 1,347) | kr 951 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (kr 585) | kr 479 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (kr 1,451) | kr 1,081 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (kr 1,318) | kr 1,425 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (kr 52,707) | kr 431,151 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (kr 14) | kr 22 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (kr 258) | kr 807 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (kr 38) | kr 100 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (kr 79) | kr 121 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (kr 369) | kr 484 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (kr 44) | kr 51 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (kr 43) | kr 43 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (kr 34) | kr 57 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (kr 31) | kr 38 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (kr 40) | kr 28 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (kr 139) | kr 450 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (kr 353) | kr 785 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (kr 193) | kr 318 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (kr 936) | kr 584 | + 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (kr 787) | kr 1,043 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (kr 85) | kr 165 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (kr 36) | kr 48 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (kr 32) | kr 105 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (kr 11,859) | kr 5,485 | + 116% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (kr 0.40) | kr 0.96 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (kr 799) | kr 499 | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (kr 47) | kr 154 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 995 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Norway
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