Cost of living in Armenia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (руб 901) | руб 494 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (руб 712) | руб 361 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (руб 337) | руб 213 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (руб 175) | руб 86 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (руб 343) | руб 137 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (руб 262) | руб 208 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (руб 511) | руб 441 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (руб 186) | руб 128 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (руб 71) | руб 58 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (руб 114) | руб 84 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (руб 1,065) | руб 692 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (руб 230) | руб 181 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (руб 62) | руб 43 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (руб 123,494) | руб 102,249 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (руб 77,672) | руб 56,047 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (руб 12,636) | руб 7,760 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (руб 81,476) | руб 52,573 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (руб 55,255) | руб 33,044 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (руб 6,490) | руб 5,587 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (руб 1,343) | руб 958 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (руб 61,131) | руб 20,885 | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (руб 11,682) | руб 7,221 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (руб 1,528) | руб 548 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (руб 2,235) | руб 618 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 118% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (руб 11,598) | руб 6,816 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (руб 7,947) | руб 3,176 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (руб 12,103) | руб 7,907 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (руб 28,528) | руб 6,921 | + 312% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (руб 254,713) | руб 2,485,230 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (руб 109) | руб 56 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (руб 1,810) | руб 2,313 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 234% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 234% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (руб 1,019) | руб 270 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (руб 2,038) | руб 515 | + 295% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (руб 4,033) | руб 1,977 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (руб 691) | руб 320 | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (руб 891) | руб 187 | + 378% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (руб 713) | руб 172 | + 314% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (руб 262) | руб 123 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (руб 403) | руб 132 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (руб 961) | руб 589 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (руб 2,268) | руб 1,593 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (руб 1,670) | руб 680 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (руб 9,127) | руб 6,005 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (руб 8,115) | руб 3,237 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (руб 846) | руб 473 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (руб 339) | руб 177 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (руб 299) | руб 236 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (руб 81,508) | руб 50,539 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (руб 5.09) | руб 23 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (руб 8,512) | руб 3,349 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (руб 255) | руб 197 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,845 prices entered by 169 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 37% more expensive than in Russia
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