Cost of living in Armenia compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (kr 100) | kr 228 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (kr 85) | kr 131 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (kr 45) | kr 82 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (kr 22) | kr 25 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (kr 37) | kr 58 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (kr 28) | kr 48 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (kr 63) | kr 83 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (kr 24) | kr 32 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (kr 8) | kr 22 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (kr 15) | kr 37 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (kr 130) | kr 193 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (kr 36) | kr 34 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (kr 8) | kr 32 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (kr 15,255) | kr 23,959 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (kr 8,440) | kr 18,504 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (kr 1,038) | kr 2,720 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (kr 11,260) | kr 16,458 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (kr 5,455) | kr 12,877 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (kr 409) | kr 2,363 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (kr 156) | kr 466 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | kr 7,561 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | kr 1,915 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (kr 210) | kr 93 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (kr 68) | kr 376 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 21% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (kr 1,394) | kr 1,071 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (kr 605) | kr 489 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (kr 1,502) | kr 1,208 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (kr 1,364) | kr 1,621 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr 396,153 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (kr 15) | kr 23 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (kr 267) | kr 802 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (kr 39) | kr 65 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (kr 82) | kr 107 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (kr 382) | kr 512 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (kr 46) | kr 53 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (kr 44) | kr 37 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (kr 35) | kr 54 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (kr 41) | kr 39 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (kr 41) | kr 26 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (kr 110) | kr 503 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Armenia | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (kr 366) | kr 589 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (kr 162) | kr 304 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (kr 969) | kr 523 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (kr 815) | kr 986 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (kr 109) | kr 161 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (kr 39) | kr 52 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (kr 44) | kr 106 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr 5,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (kr 0.41) | kr 1.11 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (kr 827) | kr 524 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (kr 67) | kr 151 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 825 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Norway
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