Cost of living in Armenia compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,813Dram (23,605 Gs) | 58,534 Gs | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,000Dram (39,049 Gs) | 30,419 Gs | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000Dram (13,016 Gs) | 9,261 Gs | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 481Dram (6,261 Gs) | 5,224 Gs | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 907Dram (11,812 Gs) | 11,637 Gs | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 595Dram (7,744 Gs) | 8,501 Gs | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,650Dram (21,477 Gs) | 13,549 Gs | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,485Dram (19,329 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 258Dram (3,358 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 470Dram (6,118 Gs) | 5,394 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,790Dram (23,299 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 690Dram (8,981 Gs) | 10,669 Gs | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 363Dram (4,723 Gs) | 2,839 Gs | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000Dram (3,904,908 Gs) | 5,169,570 Gs | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000Dram (2,603,272 Gs) | 1,946,370 Gs | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000Dram (390,491 Gs) | 317,195 Gs | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 236,444Dram (3,077,640 Gs) | 3,215,610 Gs | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000Dram (1,952,454 Gs) | 1,850,250 Gs | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,545Dram (293,453 Gs) | 322,395 Gs | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000Dram (52,065 Gs) | 83,425 Gs | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Dram (1,561,963 Gs) | 1,918,290 Gs | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (715,900 Gs) | 971,002 Gs | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (54,408 Gs) | 21,880 Gs | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 26,821 Gs | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000Dram (520,654 Gs) | 241,003 Gs | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (156,196 Gs) | 186,830 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000Dram (390,491 Gs) | 440,088 Gs | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,000Dram (520,654 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 9% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (160,101,214 Gs) | 70,819,800 Gs | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383Dram (4,987 Gs) | 5,703 Gs | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,630Dram (99,311 Gs) | 152,324 Gs | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (6,508 Gs) | 25,139 Gs | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (13,016 Gs) | 31,726 Gs | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000Dram (65,082 Gs) | 121,329 Gs | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (39,049 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (14,794 Gs) | 15,374 Gs | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (7,159 Gs) | 20,772 Gs | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 550Dram (7,159 Gs) | 7,176 Gs | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (15,620 Gs) | 9,663 Gs | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000Dram (39,049 Gs) | 43,259 Gs | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000Dram (65,082 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000Dram (39,049 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (260,327 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000Dram (195,245 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500Dram (32,541 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,200Dram (15,620 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000Dram (13,016 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (5,206,544 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1,181 Gs | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000Dram (130,164 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 609Dram (7,930 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 861 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
13.016
PYG
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Paraguay
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