Cost of living in Armenia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (₨1,727) | ₨723 | + 139% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (₨1,618) | ₨814 | + 99% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (₨1,047) | ₨286 | + 266% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (₨448) | ₨152 | + 195% | |
12 eggs, large | 797Dram (₨553) | ₨247 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (₨381) | ₨135 | + 182% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (₨1,071) | ₨942 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (₨335) | ₨239 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (₨261) | ₨81 | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (₨326) | ₨537 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (₨2,165) | ₨2,196 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (₨529) | ₨196 | + 169% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (₨155) | ₨91 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 184% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (₨368,991) | ₨108,114 | + 241% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (₨343,905) | ₨59,217 | + 481% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (₨52,961) | ₨29,806 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (₨267,190) | ₨75,150 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (₨129,923) | ₨49,593 | + 162% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (₨14,364) | ₨25,724 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (₨4,540) | ₨2,326 | + 95% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (₨160,931) | ₨56,359 | + 186% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (₨43,884) | ₨26,964 | + 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (₨5,514) | ₨1,379 | + 300% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (₨4,398) | ₨1,763 | + 150% | |
Clothes | + 306% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 306% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (₨35,226) | ₨3,311 | + 964% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (₨18,105) | ₨5,017 | + 261% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (₨35,483) | ₨9,965 | + 256% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (₨34,737) | ₨15,708 | + 121% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (₨1,389,467) | ₨3,245,060 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (₨340) | ₨231 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (₨12,277) | ₨5,123 | + 140% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (₨310) | ₨749 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (₨2,779) | ₨1,242 | + 124% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (₨7,561) | ₨2,032 | + 272% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (₨1,389) | ₨673 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (₨1,737) | ₨743 | + 134% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (₨868) | ₨796 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (₨542) | ₨400 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (₨830) | ₨260 | + 219% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (₨2,492) | ₨1,148 | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Armenia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (₨5,336) | ₨9,721 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (₨2,410) | ₨1,757 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (₨9,287) | ₨2,863 | + 224% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (₨24,466) | ₨10,233 | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (₨5,068) | ₨3,759 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (₨1,220) | ₨638 | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (₨598) | ₨510 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (₨312,630) | ₨79,985 | + 291% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (₨14) | ₨3.23 | + 330% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (₨14,982) | ₨4,354 | + 244% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (₨620) | ₨288 | + 115% | |
TOTAL | + 114% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan
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