- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram (руб 427) | руб 357 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (руб 281) | руб 284 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram (руб 147) | руб 134 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (руб 59) | руб 64 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram (руб 138) | руб 81 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (руб 49) | руб 146 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram (руб 165) | руб 307 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram (руб 68) | руб 94 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (руб 24) | руб 35 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (руб 54) | руб 62 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,551Dram (руб 486) | руб 528 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 539Dram (руб 74) | руб 94 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram (руб 34) | руб 32 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000Dram (руб 34,214) | руб 74,401 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,296Dram (руб 20,432) | руб 39,896 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,079Dram (руб 3,569) | руб 6,144 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (руб 23,765) | руб 37,069 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (руб 13,137) | руб 24,805 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (руб 3,071) | руб 3,895 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,401Dram (руб 1,013) | руб 482 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (руб 36,407) | руб 26,462 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (руб 13,410) | руб 5,863 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (руб 846) | руб 384 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (руб 304) | руб 523 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (руб 3,160) | руб 5,275 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (руб 3,187) | руб 3,110 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (руб 6,308) | руб 5,592 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (руб 6,190) | руб 7,318 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (руб 1,183,259) | руб 1,162,950 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (руб 60) | руб 43 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,764Dram (руб 1,199) | руб 1,678 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 3% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (руб 403) | руб 318 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (руб 240) | руб 498 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (руб 1,437) | руб 1,251 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (руб 213) | руб 232 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (руб 188) | руб 159 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (руб 161) | руб 205 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508Dram (руб 70) | руб 70 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (руб 102) | руб 103 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (руб 264) | руб 520 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,825Dram (руб 1,071) | руб 1,635 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,992Dram (руб 546) | руб 669 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (руб 1,369) | руб 4,972 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (руб 2,093) | руб 3,313 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (руб 389) | руб 371 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,307Dram (руб 179) | руб 176 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 899Dram (руб 123) | руб 227 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (руб 42,356) | руб 31,742 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (руб 2.60) | руб 4.78 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,947Dram (руб 3,825) | руб 3,075 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 582Dram (руб 80) | руб 137 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Russia
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