Cost of living in Armenia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,650Dram (₨1,825) | ₨591 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,824Dram (₨1,559) | ₨646 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,333Dram (₨431) | ₨246 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 821Dram (₨265) | ₨108 | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,244Dram (₨402) | ₨123 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 581Dram (₨188) | ₨116 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,583Dram (₨512) | ₨476 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 365Dram (₨118) | ₨180 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 232Dram (₨75) | ₨46 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 470Dram (₨152) | ₨356 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,497Dram (₨484) | ₨2,599 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 586Dram (₨189) | ₨124 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 416Dram (₨134) | ₨57 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 289,461Dram (₨93,526) | ₨54,361 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 194,382Dram (₨62,806) | ₨36,571 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,804Dram (₨21,585) | ₨9,346 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,611Dram (₨70,311) | ₨45,679 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 88,507Dram (₨28,597) | ₨30,170 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,847Dram (₨5,443) | ₨7,326 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram (₨2,139) | ₨2,470 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram (₨103,568) | ₨38,520 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram (₨38,096) | ₨12,272 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram (₨1,939) | ₨568 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,960Dram (₨1,926) | ₨803 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 193% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,964Dram (₨12,266) | ₨2,038 | + 502% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 23,586Dram (₨7,621) | ₨3,629 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,439Dram (₨16,620) | ₨6,374 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 120,000Dram (₨38,772) | ₨5,563 | + 597% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram (₨871,664) | ₨2,042,570 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 437Dram (₨141) | ₨110 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,000Dram (₨1,939) | ₨2,007 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram (₨1,292) | ₨316 | + 309% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₨566) | ₨419 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram (₨6,462) | ₨1,574 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram (₨470) | ₨514 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (₨374) | ₨301 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,061Dram (₨343) | ₨302 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 572Dram (₨185) | ₨206 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram (₨194) | ₨128 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,310Dram (₨746) | ₨388 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,418Dram (₨1,750) | ₨1,468 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,887Dram (₨1,256) | ₨1,238 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram (₨4,452) | ₨3,790 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,475Dram (₨6,615) | ₨3,579 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,813Dram (₨909) | ₨885 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram (₨387) | ₨331 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 922Dram (₨298) | ₨551 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram (₨118,045) | ₨55,804 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₨8) | ₨4.62 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram (₨7,181) | ₨4,685 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 618Dram (₨200) | ₨217 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,124 prices entered by 487 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan
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