Cost of living in Armenia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram (руб 281) | руб 470 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram (руб 282) | руб 317 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram (руб 127) | руб 178 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram (руб 70) | руб 77 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 965Dram (руб 129) | руб 115 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram (руб 76) | руб 211 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram (руб 168) | руб 423 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram (руб 100) | руб 114 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram (руб 41) | руб 59 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram (руб 57) | руб 70 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram (руб 439) | руб 624 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram (руб 82) | руб 135 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram (руб 28) | руб 36 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram (руб 64,145) | руб 61,493 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram (руб 46,315) | руб 43,578 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (руб 5,073) | руб 8,605 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram (руб 29,068) | руб 37,505 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram (руб 18,706) | руб 26,271 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (руб 3,055) | руб 5,113 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram (руб 710) | руб 508 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram (руб 31,339) | руб 29,239 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (руб 7,361) | руб 8,779 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (руб 559) | руб 496 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 765 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (руб 6,061) | руб 5,251 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (руб 1,606) | руб 3,441 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram (руб 5,845) | руб 6,229 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (руб 5,707) | руб 6,595 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (руб 1,646,259) | руб 1,941,100 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram (руб 57) | руб 50 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram (руб 840) | руб 1,715 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (руб 67) | руб 470 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (руб 134) | руб 451 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram (руб 873) | руб 1,498 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (руб 402) | руб 296 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (руб 152) | руб 216 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (руб 74) | руб 253 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (руб 84) | руб 101 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (руб 161) | руб 131 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram (руб 377) | руб 733 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram (руб 812) | руб 1,520 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram (руб 540) | руб 619 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (руб 2,677) | руб 5,061 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram (руб 1,650) | руб 4,273 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram (руб 288) | руб 495 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram (руб 174) | руб 200 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (руб 125) | руб 241 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (руб 53,537) | руб 49,633 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (руб 3.35) | руб 2.50 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram (руб 2,973) | руб 3,463 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 759Dram (руб 102) | руб 173 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,066 prices entered by 425 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Russia
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