Cost of living in Armenia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (22 lei) | 37 lei | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (22 lei) | 21 lei | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (5.46 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 965Dram (10 lei) | 14 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (5.87 lei) | 9 lei | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (13 lei) | 18 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (8 lei) | 4.36 lei | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (3.18 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (4.40 lei) | 3.63 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (34 lei) | 29 lei | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (6 lei) | 6 lei | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (2.16 lei) | 3.25 lei | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (4,979 lei) | 2,966 lei | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (3,595 lei) | 2,154 lei | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (394 lei) | 522 lei | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (2,256 lei) | 1,928 lei | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (1,452 lei) | 1,310 lei | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (237 lei) | 307 lei | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (55 lei) | 40 lei | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (2,433 lei) | 1,549 lei | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (571 lei) | 379 lei | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (43 lei) | 46 lei | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 64 lei | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 9% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (470 lei) | 292 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (125 lei) | 161 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (454 lei) | 359 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (443 lei) | 411 lei | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (127,790 lei) | 91,985 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (4.41 lei) | 7 lei | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (65 lei) | 88 lei | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (5.19 lei) | 31 lei | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (10 lei) | 34 lei | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (68 lei) | 139 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (31 lei) | 20 lei | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (12 lei) | 13 lei | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (5.71 lei) | 19 lei | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (29 lei) | 44 lei | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Armenia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (63 lei) | 99 lei | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (42 lei) | 49 lei | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (208 lei) | 153 lei | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (128 lei) | 186 lei | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (22 lei) | 24 lei | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (14 lei) | 14 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (4,156 lei) | 3,908 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.26 lei) | 0.17 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (231 lei) | 232 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 713Dram (7 lei) | 21 lei | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,191 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.01039
RON
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Romania
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