Cost of living in Armenia compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 48% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (Php533) | Php286 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (Php450) | Php229 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (Php240) | Php125 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (Php118) | Php122 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (Php198) | Php136 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (Php149) | Php87 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (Php337) | Php215 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (Php127) | Php137 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (Php43) | Php122 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (Php77) | Php79 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (Php691) | Php507 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (Php192) | Php74 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (Php44) | Php39 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (Php81,074) | Php84,274 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (Php44,855) | Php39,909 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (Php5,514) | Php5,673 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (Php59,840) | Php26,566 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (Php28,994) | Php15,487 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (Php2,175) | Php5,075 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (Php828) | Php1,536 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Php22,695 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Php7,617 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (Php1,114) | Php343 | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (Php362) | Php999 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 137% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 137% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (Php7,409) | Php1,931 | + 284% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (Php3,216) | Php1,578 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (Php7,980) | Php4,413 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (Php7,248) | Php3,616 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Php1,332,570 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (Php78) | Php64 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (Php1,421) | Php941 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (Php210) | Php263 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (Php436) | Php1,132 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (Php2,030) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (Php242) | Php224 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (Php234) | Php183 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (Php187) | Php217 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (Php219) | Php79 | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (Php218) | Php78 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (Php582) | Php311 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (Php1,943) | Php746 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (Php860) | Php823 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (Php5,148) | Php8,198 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (Php4,330) | Php1,739 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (Php580) | Php237 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (Php205) | Php163 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (Php231) | Php243 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Php50,403 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (Php2.17) | Php34 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (Php4,395) | Php2,215 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (Php359) | Php176 | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 724 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 15% more expensive than in Philippines
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