Cost of living in Armenia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (₨3,110) | ₨831 | + 274% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (₨2,459) | ₨1,067 | + 131% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (₨1,162) | ₨486 | + 139% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (₨606) | ₨226 | + 168% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (₨1,183) | ₨323 | + 267% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (₨905) | ₨171 | + 430% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (₨1,766) | ₨945 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (₨641) | ₨292 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (₨244) | ₨97 | + 152% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (₨392) | ₨630 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (₨3,678) | ₨2,705 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (₨794) | ₨253 | + 213% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (₨213) | ₨150 | + 42% | |
Housing | + 208% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 208% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (₨419,282) | ₨114,506 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (₨283,475) | ₨72,564 | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (₨41,464) | ₨24,768 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (₨281,308) | ₨81,992 | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (₨190,776) | ₨49,088 | + 289% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (₨22,406) | ₨20,612 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (₨4,638) | ₨2,457 | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (₨211,065) | ₨66,138 | + 219% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (₨69,652) | ₨30,635 | + 127% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (₨5,277) | ₨1,176 | + 349% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (₨7,687) | ₨1,814 | + 324% | |
Clothes | + 336% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 336% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (₨40,044) | ₨3,685 | + 987% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (₨27,438) | ₨9,758 | + 181% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (₨41,788) | ₨12,486 | + 235% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (₨98,497) | ₨12,018 | + 720% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (₨879,438) | ₨3,213,340 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (₨393) | ₨272 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (₨6,332) | ₨3,201 | + 98% | |
Personal Care | + 427% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 427% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (₨3,518) | ₨219 | + 1506% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (₨7,036) | ₨697 | + 910% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (₨13,925) | ₨3,678 | + 279% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (₨1,759) | ₨812 | + 117% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (₨3,078) | ₨591 | + 421% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (₨2,462) | ₨560 | + 340% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (₨1,226) | ₨409 | + 200% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (₨1,392) | ₨244 | + 470% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (₨3,318) | ₨629 | + 427% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (₨7,830) | ₨3,554 | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (₨5,766) | ₨1,815 | + 218% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (₨31,514) | ₨6,844 | + 360% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (₨28,018) | ₨7,013 | + 300% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (₨2,922) | ₨2,877 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (₨1,170) | ₨562 | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (₨1,033) | ₨1,033 | + 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (₨281,420) | ₨149,999 | + 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₨18) | ₨255 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (₨29,388) | ₨4,456 | + 560% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (₨930) | ₨574 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan
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