Cost of living in Armenia compared to Qatar
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (42 ﷼) | 93 ﷼ | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (33 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (16 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (8 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (16 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (12 ﷼) | 5.83 ﷼ | + 109% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (24 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (9 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (3.28 ﷼) | 5.16 ﷼ | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (5.27 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (49 ﷼) | 142 ﷼ | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (11 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (2.85 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | - 54% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (5,727 ﷼) | 9,147 ﷼ | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (3,602 ﷼) | 5,116 ﷼ | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (586 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (3,778 ﷼) | 5,490 ﷼ | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (2,562 ﷼) | 3,850 ﷼ | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (301 ﷼) | 254 ﷼ | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (62 ﷼) | 326 ﷼ | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (2,835 ﷼) | 733 ﷼ | + 287% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (542 ﷼) | 355 ﷼ | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (71 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 125% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (104 ﷼) | 44 ﷼ | + 138% | |
Clothes | + 117% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 117% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (538 ﷼) | 213 ﷼ | + 153% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (369 ﷼) | 197 ﷼ | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (561 ﷼) | 385 ﷼ | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (1,323 ﷼) | 330 ﷼ | + 301% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (11,812 ﷼) | 80,945 ﷼ | - 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (5.06 ﷼) | 2.06 ﷼ | + 146% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (84 ﷼) | 220 ﷼ | - 62% | |
Personal Care | + 71% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 71% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (47 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | + 113% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (94 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (187 ﷼) | 281 ﷼ | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (32 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (41 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | + 251% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (33 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | + 147% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (12 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (19 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 158% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (45 ﷼) | 46 ﷼ | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Armenia | Qatar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (105 ﷼) | 233 ﷼ | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (77 ﷼) | 110 ﷼ | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (423 ﷼) | 120 ﷼ | + 254% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (376 ﷼) | 325 ﷼ | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (39 ﷼) | 100 ﷼ | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (16 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (14 ﷼) | 55 ﷼ | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (3,780 ﷼) | 900 ﷼ | + 320% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.24 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (395 ﷼) | 383 ﷼ | + 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (12 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00945
QAR
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Qatar
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