Cost of living in Armenia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (43 lei) | 49 lei | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (36 lei) | 30 lei | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (27 lei) | 20 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (10 lei) | 5.23 lei | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (3.48 lei) | 3.90 lei | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (6 lei) | 4.90 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (56 lei) | 34 lei | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (3.52 lei) | 3.13 lei | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 54% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (6,528 lei) | 3,272 lei | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (3,612 lei) | 2,517 lei | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (444 lei) | 559 lei | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (4,818 lei) | 2,319 lei | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (2,334 lei) | 1,661 lei | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (175 lei) | 358 lei | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (67 lei) | 49 lei | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,452 lei | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 487 lei | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (90 lei) | 52 lei | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (29 lei) | 31 lei | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 72% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (597 lei) | 344 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (259 lei) | 152 lei | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (643 lei) | 388 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (584 lei) | 321 lei | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 4% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 105,711 lei | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (6 lei) | 7 lei | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (114 lei) | 91 lei | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (17 lei) | 30 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (35 lei) | 26 lei | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (163 lei) | 247 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (19 lei) | 19 lei | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (19 lei) | 21 lei | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (15 lei) | 25 lei | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (18 lei) | 7 lei | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (47 lei) | 44 lei | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (156 lei) | 101 lei | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (69 lei) | 60 lei | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (415 lei) | 215 lei | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (349 lei) | 222 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (47 lei) | 33 lei | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (16 lei) | 16 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (19 lei) | 11 lei | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,811 lei | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.18 lei) | 0.71 lei | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (354 lei) | 191 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (29 lei) | 25 lei | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 884 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 25% more expensive than in Romania
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