Cost of living in Armenia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,762Dram (33 lei) | 33 lei | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (36 lei) | 21 lei | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (9 lei) | 13 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 551Dram (4.77 lei) | 5.27 lei | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 980Dram (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 496Dram (4.29 lei) | 5.69 lei | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (6 lei) | 4.22 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 259Dram (2.24 lei) | 2.98 lei | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (3.69 lei) | 3.30 lei | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (5.14 lei) | 5.80 lei | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (1.38 lei) | 2.56 lei | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (2,584 lei) | 3,025 lei | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (1,335 lei) | 1,945 lei | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (237 lei) | 422 lei | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (1,555 lei) | 1,871 lei | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (676 lei) | 1,185 lei | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (127 lei) | 285 lei | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (56 lei) | 32 lei | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (2,701 lei) | 1,667 lei | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (852 lei) | 342 lei | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (41 lei) | 37 lei | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (17 lei) | 26 lei | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (185 lei) | 315 lei | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (111 lei) | 184 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (314 lei) | 345 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (206 lei) | 372 lei | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (34,592 lei) | 78,678 lei | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (3.08 lei) | 5.27 lei | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,242Dram (54 lei) | 69 lei | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (26 lei) | 25 lei | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (22 lei) | 36 lei | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,035Dram (95 lei) | 158 lei | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (17 lei) | 19 lei | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 750Dram (6 lei) | 15 lei | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (7 lei) | 18 lei | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (3.90 lei) | 6 lei | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (2.59 lei) | 10 lei | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (19 lei) | 31 lei | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (56 lei) | 105 lei | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (29 lei) | 48 lei | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (130 lei) | 143 lei | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (133 lei) | 166 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (11 lei) | 24 lei | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 807Dram (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (1,297 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.17 lei) | 0.46 lei | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (207 lei) | 199 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 688Dram (5.95 lei) | 19 lei | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,241 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00865
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Cost of living in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Romania
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