Cost of living in Armenia compared to Qatar
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (30 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (20 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (14 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (11 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (9 ﷼) | 4.85 ﷼ | + 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (15 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (4.87 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (3.72 ﷼) | 3.96 ﷼ | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (3.96 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (35 ﷼) | 92 ﷼ | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (7 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (2.38 ﷼) | 5.41 ﷼ | - 56% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (4,744 ﷼) | 12,038 ﷼ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (3,918 ﷼) | 8,065 ﷼ | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (518 ﷼) | 1,063 ﷼ | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (4,081 ﷼) | 6,401 ﷼ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (2,073 ﷼) | 4,084 ﷼ | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (249 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (77 ﷼) | 323 ﷼ | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (1,734 ﷼) | 2,301 ﷼ | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (665 ﷼) | 421 ﷼ | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (70 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (44 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 26% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (376 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (201 ﷼) | 185 ﷼ | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (465 ﷼) | 335 ﷼ | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (453 ﷼) | 348 ﷼ | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (18,114 ﷼) | 85,534 ﷼ | - 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485Dram (4.39 ﷼) | 2.10 ﷼ | + 109% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (89 ﷼) | 141 ﷼ | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (13 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (27 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (102 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (15 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (15 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (12 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (11 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (32 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (100 ﷼) | 292 ﷼ | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (57 ﷼) | 90 ﷼ | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (139 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | + 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (217 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (29 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (11 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (11 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (4,076 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 140% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.14 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (228 ﷼) | 445 ﷼ | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (16 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on November 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Qatar
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