Cost of living in Armenia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,994Dram (₨726) | ₨460 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (₨766) | ₨730 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (₨345) | ₨237 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (₨191) | ₨123 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 965Dram (₨352) | ₨171 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (₨206) | ₨85 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (₨456) | ₨648 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (₨271) | ₨157 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (₨111) | ₨47 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (₨154) | ₨223 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (₨1,195) | ₨1,889 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (₨224) | ₨144 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (₨76) | ₨72 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 440,929Dram (₨160,556) | ₨54,405 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 341,299Dram (₨124,277) | ₨36,675 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,866Dram (₨13,788) | ₨12,437 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (₨79,081) | ₨50,399 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (₨50,892) | ₨46,759 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (₨8,311) | ₨13,558 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (₨1,932) | ₨2,491 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (₨85,261) | ₨47,868 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (₨20,027) | ₨17,360 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (₨1,522) | ₨826 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨654 | - | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (₨16,490) | ₨3,317 | + 397% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (₨4,370) | ₨5,876 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (₨15,902) | ₨13,241 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (₨15,527) | ₨8,069 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (₨4,478,806) | ₨1,996,870 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (₨154) | ₨135 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,091Dram (₨2,582) | ₨2,592 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (₨182) | ₨440 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (₨364) | ₨356 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (₨2,376) | ₨1,396 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (₨1,092) | ₨1,267 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (₨414) | ₨764 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (₨200) | ₨455 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (₨229) | ₨250 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (₨437) | ₨124 | + 254% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (₨1,025) | ₨528 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (₨2,210) | ₨1,488 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (₨1,470) | ₨1,150 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (₨7,283) | ₨2,411 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (₨4,489) | ₨3,400 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (₨784) | ₨720 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (₨474) | ₨426 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (₨341) | ₨499 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (₨145,652) | ₨68,038 | + 114% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₨9) | ₨4.57 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (₨8,088) | ₨3,574 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 694Dram (₨253) | ₨258 | - 2% | |
| 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 1,168 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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