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Cost of living in Armenia compared to Russia
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,845Dram (руб 376) | руб 350 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,899Dram (руб 251) | руб 261 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,078Dram (руб 143) | руб 138 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (руб 57) | руб 65 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 963Dram (руб 127) | руб 83 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 322Dram (руб 43) | руб 141 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050Dram (руб 139) | руб 293 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465Dram (руб 62) | руб 95 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183Dram (руб 24) | руб 33 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 416Dram (руб 55) | руб 60 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,984Dram (руб 395) | руб 521 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 524Dram (руб 69) | руб 97 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 221Dram (руб 29) | руб 30 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 254,084Dram (руб 33,603) | руб 75,593 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 154,148Dram (руб 20,386) | руб 39,597 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,259Dram (руб 2,944) | руб 6,187 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 190,153Dram (руб 25,148) | руб 36,339 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 93,553Dram (руб 12,372) | руб 23,768 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,000Dram (руб 2,116) | руб 3,745 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 5,869Dram (руб 776) | руб 474 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (руб 35,181) | руб 26,670 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (руб 12,958) | руб 7,096 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (руб 817) | руб 393 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (руб 293) | руб 710 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (руб 3,054) | руб 5,542 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,878Dram (руб 2,497) | руб 3,185 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (руб 6,096) | руб 5,739 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (руб 5,981) | руб 7,727 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,299,790Dram (руб 833,146) | руб 1,355,930 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (руб 58) | руб 44 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,496Dram (руб 991) | руб 1,778 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (руб 389) | руб 364 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (руб 232) | руб 587 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (руб 1,389) | руб 1,188 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000Dram (руб 264) | руб 209 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (руб 153) | руб 166 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (руб 132) | руб 198 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 523Dram (руб 69) | руб 69 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (руб 98) | руб 102 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (руб 255) | руб 520 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,731Dram (руб 758) | руб 1,690 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,571Dram (руб 472) | руб 650 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,049Dram (руб 1,726) | руб 7,167 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,778Dram (руб 2,219) | руб 3,162 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,847Dram (руб 377) | руб 382 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (руб 175) | руб 180 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838Dram (руб 111) | руб 242 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (руб 40,930) | руб 31,464 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (руб 2.64) | руб 4.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,847Dram (руб 2,493) | руб 3,379 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 622Dram (руб 82) | руб 140 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,003 prices entered by 866 different people.
Cost of living in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Russia
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