- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,948Dram (25 lei) | 30 lei | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,879Dram (16 lei) | 19 lei | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,078Dram (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (3.66 lei) | 4.73 lei | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 969Dram (8 lei) | 12 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 322Dram (2.75 lei) | 5.17 lei | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050Dram (9 lei) | 14 lei | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465Dram (3.97 lei) | 3.85 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183Dram (1.56 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400Dram (3.42 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,984Dram (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 520Dram (4.44 lei) | 5.44 lei | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 221Dram (1.89 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,908Dram (2,183 lei) | 2,657 lei | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,550Dram (1,276 lei) | 1,689 lei | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,718Dram (177 lei) | 408 lei | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (1,481 lei) | 1,633 lei | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (819 lei) | 1,118 lei | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (191 lei) | 267 lei | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,758Dram (58 lei) | 38 lei | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (2,269 lei) | 1,490 lei | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (836 lei) | 363 lei | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (53 lei) | 35 lei | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (19 lei) | 22 lei | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 3% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (197 lei) | 280 lei | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,878Dram (161 lei) | 156 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (393 lei) | 337 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (386 lei) | 381 lei | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 19% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (73,761 lei) | 83,613 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (3.71 lei) | 5.65 lei | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,070Dram (52 lei) | 65 lei | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (15 lei) | 29 lei | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (90 lei) | 116 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000Dram (17 lei) | 20 lei | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (10 lei) | 13 lei | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (9 lei) | 15 lei | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 507Dram (4.33 lei) | 5.49 lei | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (6 lei) | 10 lei | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (16 lei) | 29 lei | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,731Dram (49 lei) | 79 lei | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,571Dram (30 lei) | 48 lei | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (85 lei) | 144 lei | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,504Dram (141 lei) | 135 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,847Dram (24 lei) | 20 lei | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838Dram (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (2,640 lei) | 2,406 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.17 lei) | 0.84 lei | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,847Dram (161 lei) | 188 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 608Dram (5.19 lei) | 17 lei | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.00853
RON
/
AMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,324 prices entered by 487 different people.
Cost of living in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Romania
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Romania
- Cost of living in Andorra is 76% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Austria is 84% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 133% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Albania is about the same as in Romania
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 59% more expensive than in Romania
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Romania
- Cost of living in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Romania