Cost of living in Armenia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (37 lei) | 52 lei | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (25 lei) | 30 lei | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (19 lei) | 21 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (6 lei) | 4.99 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (4.65 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (4.95 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (43 lei) | 33 lei | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (2.98 lei) | 3.55 lei | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 88% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (5,933 lei) | 3,130 lei | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (4,900 lei) | 2,099 lei | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (648 lei) | 660 lei | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (5,103 lei) | 1,873 lei | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (2,592 lei) | 1,310 lei | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (311 lei) | 416 lei | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (96 lei) | 38 lei | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (2,169 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (831 lei) | 609 lei | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (87 lei) | 44 lei | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (55 lei) | 38 lei | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 54% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (470 lei) | 276 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (251 lei) | 176 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (581 lei) | 341 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (566 lei) | 382 lei | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (22,653 lei) | 90,194 lei | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485Dram (5.49 lei) | 7 lei | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (111 lei) | 103 lei | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (16 lei) | 36 lei | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (34 lei) | 30 lei | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (127 lei) | 206 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (19 lei) | 25 lei | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (15 lei) | 23 lei | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (13 lei) | 8 lei | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (40 lei) | 46 lei | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (125 lei) | 124 lei | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (72 lei) | 64 lei | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (173 lei) | 134 lei | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (272 lei) | 207 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (37 lei) | 30 lei | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (14 lei) | 11 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (14 lei) | 10 lei | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (5,097 lei) | 3,500 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.17 lei) | 0.37 lei | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (285 lei) | 170 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (20 lei) | 24 lei | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,382 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.01133
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Cost of living in Armenia is 17% more expensive than in Romania
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