Cost of living in Armenia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (₨562) | ₨473 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (₨1,278) | ₨643 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (₨327) | ₨240 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (₨162) | ₨111 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (₨292) | ₨143 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (₨139) | ₨91 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (₨340) | ₨670 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (₨225) | ₨154 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (₨72) | ₨52 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (₨132) | ₨351 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (₨910) | ₨1,711 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (₨184) | ₨131 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (₨52) | ₨74 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (₨91,992) | ₨69,698 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (₨47,698) | ₨39,575 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (₨8,458) | ₨10,992 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (₨57,348) | ₨49,835 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (₨24,164) | ₨32,659 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (₨4,850) | ₨8,932 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (₨2,003) | ₨2,615 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (₨96,555) | ₨44,544 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (₨30,467) | ₨17,122 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (₨1,465) | ₨627 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (₨621) | ₨266 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (₨6,629) | ₨3,054 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (₨3,964) | ₨5,408 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (₨11,229) | ₨8,399 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (₨7,373) | ₨5,317 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (₨1,236,394) | ₨2,463,580 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (₨109) | ₨108 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (₨2,116) | ₨1,940 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (₨927) | ₨260 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (₨773) | ₨616 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (₨2,069) | ₨1,704 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (₨618) | ₨463 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (₨317) | ₨350 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (₨247) | ₨425 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (₨139) | ₨247 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (₨93) | ₨150 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (₨689) | ₨480 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (₨2,007) | ₨1,765 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (₨1,021) | ₨1,458 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (₨6,183) | ₨2,679 | + 131% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (₨4,738) | ₨3,622 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (₨391) | ₨850 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (₨319) | ₨437 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (₨267) | ₨451 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (₨46,374) | ₨58,894 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (₨6) | ₨35 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (₨7,383) | ₨4,252 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (₨217) | ₨262 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,389 prices entered by 509 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Pakistan
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