Cost of living in Armenia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (руб 257) | руб 406 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (руб 584) | руб 283 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (руб 150) | руб 144 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (руб 74) | руб 65 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (руб 134) | руб 88 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (руб 64) | руб 130 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (руб 155) | руб 333 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (руб 103) | руб 107 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (руб 33) | руб 34 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (руб 60) | руб 66 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (руб 416) | руб 593 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (руб 84) | руб 110 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (руб 24) | руб 29 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (руб 42,034) | руб 68,217 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (руб 21,794) | руб 38,434 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (руб 3,865) | руб 5,700 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (руб 26,204) | руб 32,389 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (руб 11,041) | руб 23,273 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (руб 2,216) | руб 3,730 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (руб 915) | руб 439 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (руб 44,119) | руб 24,196 | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (руб 13,921) | руб 6,604 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (руб 669) | руб 413 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (руб 284) | руб 811 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (руб 3,029) | руб 4,784 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (руб 1,811) | руб 2,535 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (руб 5,131) | руб 5,645 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (руб 3,369) | руб 6,989 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (руб 564,941) | руб 1,246,400 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (руб 50) | руб 47 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (руб 967) | руб 1,609 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (руб 424) | руб 451 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (руб 353) | руб 549 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (руб 946) | руб 1,290 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (руб 283) | руб 307 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (руб 145) | руб 183 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (руб 113) | руб 213 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (руб 64) | руб 81 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (руб 42) | руб 100 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (руб 315) | руб 559 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (руб 917) | руб 1,443 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (руб 467) | руб 580 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (руб 2,825) | руб 5,605 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (руб 2,165) | руб 3,345 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (руб 179) | руб 385 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (руб 146) | руб 166 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (руб 122) | руб 220 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (руб 21,190) | руб 35,616 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (руб 2.83) | руб 7 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (руб 3,374) | руб 3,599 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (руб 99) | руб 160 | - 38% | |
| 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 7,670 prices entered by 759 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.14126
RUB
/
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Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Russia
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