Cost of living in Armenia compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,926Dram (829 Дин.) | 992 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (660 Дин.) | 828 Дин. | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,333Dram (378 Дин.) | 371 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (183 Дин.) | 151 Дин. | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 783Dram (222 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 785Dram (222 Дин.) | 185 Дин. | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,532Dram (434 Дин.) | 456 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (137 Дин.) | 117 Дин. | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (106 Дин.) | 98 Дин. | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 464Dram (132 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (883 Дин.) | 716 Дин. | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (216 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 244Dram (69 Дин.) | 76 Дин. | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 20% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 492,827Dram (139,603 Дин.) | 135,216 Дин. | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,838Dram (134,791 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (21,594 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 388,400Dram (110,022 Дин.) | 83,740 Дин. | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,717Dram (53,741 Дин.) | 56,275 Дин. | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,371Dram (7,753 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (1,851 Дин.) | 2,672 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (65,618 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 54,871Dram (15,543 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (2,248 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (1,793 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 71% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (14,363 Дин.) | 8,540 Дин. | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (7,382 Дин.) | 3,748 Дин. | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (14,468 Дин.) | 9,886 Дин. | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (14,164 Дин.) | 12,519 Дин. | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (566,541 Дин.) | 2,702,540 Дин. | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (139 Дин.) | 189 Дин. | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (5,006 Дин.) | 3,255 Дин. | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (127 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (1,133 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (3,083 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (567 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (708 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (354 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (221 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (338 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (1,016 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 49% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (2,176 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (983 Дин.) | 1,389 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (3,787 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (9,976 Дин.) | 4,137 Дин. | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (2,066 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (497 Дин.) | 218 Дин. | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,039Dram (294 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (127,472 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (5.67 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (6,109 Дин.) | 3,455 Дин. | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 893Dram (253 Дин.) | 401 Дин. | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 716 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in Serbia
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