Cost of living in Armenia compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (60,266 Gs) | 47,563 Gs | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (40,671 Gs) | 32,791 Gs | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (27,198 Gs) | 13,062 Gs | + 108% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (13,342 Gs) | 6,653 Gs | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (23,350 Gs) | 14,233 Gs | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (19,074 Gs) | 10,061 Gs | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (31,473 Gs) | 20,530 Gs | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (9,926 Gs) | 14,386 Gs | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (7,584 Gs) | 8,927 Gs | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (8,073 Gs) | 6,111 Gs | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (59,408 Gs) | 44,575 Gs | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (14,496 Gs) | 11,492 Gs | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (4,858 Gs) | 3,093 Gs | + 57% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 111% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (9,668,659 Gs) | 4,816,750 Gs | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (7,985,616 Gs) | 2,753,730 Gs | + 190% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (1,056,160 Gs) | 470,063 Gs | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (8,316,942 Gs) | 3,449,390 Gs | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (4,223,785 Gs) | 2,148,290 Gs | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (507,390 Gs) | 272,595 Gs | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (156,769 Gs) | 120,199 Gs | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (3,534,129 Gs) | 2,604,630 Gs | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (1,354,368 Gs) | 1,260,850 Gs | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (141,786 Gs) | 39,143 Gs | + 262% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (89,153 Gs) | 26,134 Gs | + 241% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 57% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (766,470 Gs) | 348,731 Gs | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (409,450 Gs) | 312,693 Gs | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (947,538 Gs) | 654,847 Gs | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (922,913 Gs) | 459,554 Gs | + 101% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (36,916,522 Gs) | 93,742,500 Gs | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (8,296 Gs) | 8,255 Gs | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (180,884 Gs) | 223,310 Gs | - 19% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (26,686 Gs) | 25,235 Gs | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (55,452 Gs) | 56,204 Gs | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (207,661 Gs) | 130,840 Gs | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (30,789 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (29,811 Gs) | 25,399 Gs | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (23,828 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (21,515 Gs) | 10,480 Gs | + 105% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (22,603 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | + 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (73,312 Gs) | 75,343 Gs | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (203,835 Gs) | 93,615 Gs | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (116,843 Gs) | 78,299 Gs | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (282,620 Gs) | 138,056 Gs | + 105% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (442,696 Gs) | 204,741 Gs | + 116% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (59,619 Gs) | 47,528 Gs | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (22,537 Gs) | 20,868 Gs | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (23,261 Gs) | 16,887 Gs | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (8,306,217 Gs) | 7,009,490 Gs | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (277 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (463,858 Gs) | 224,116 Gs | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (32,632 Gs) | 10,502 Gs | + 211% | |
TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
18.458
PYG
/
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Cost of living in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Paraguay
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