Cost of living in Armenia compared to Serbia
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 17% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (1,161 Дин.) | 1,516 Дин. | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (918 Дин.) | 940 Дин. | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (434 Дин.) | 375 Дин. | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (226 Дин.) | 140 Дин. | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (442 Дин.) | 263 Дин. | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (338 Дин.) | 181 Дин. | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (659 Дин.) | 613 Дин. | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (239 Дин.) | 110 Дин. | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (91 Дин.) | 89 Дин. | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (147 Дин.) | 87 Дин. | + 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (1,374 Дин.) | 1,079 Дин. | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (297 Дин.) | 153 Дин. | + 93% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (79 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | - 2% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 37% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (159,228 Дин.) | 116,264 Дин. | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (100,147 Дин.) | 68,128 Дин. | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (16,292 Дин.) | 20,029 Дин. | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (105,051 Дин.) | 65,962 Дин. | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (71,243 Дин.) | 41,796 Дин. | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (8,367 Дин.) | 11,645 Дин. | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (1,732 Дин.) | 2,713 Дин. | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (78,819 Дин.) | 32,729 Дин. | + 141% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (15,062 Дин.) | 14,748 Дин. | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (1,970 Дин.) | 762 Дин. | + 159% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (2,882 Дин.) | 834 Дин. | + 245% | |
Clothes | + 105% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 105% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (14,954 Дин.) | 9,479 Дин. | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (10,247 Дин.) | 4,295 Дин. | + 139% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (15,605 Дин.) | 9,797 Дин. | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (36,782 Дин.) | 11,249 Дин. | + 227% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (328,414 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (141 Дин.) | 203 Дин. | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (2,333 Дин.) | 2,629 Дин. | - 11% | |
Personal Care | + 118% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 118% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (1,314 Дин.) | 461 Дин. | + 185% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (2,627 Дин.) | 453 Дин. | + 480% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (5,200 Дин.) | 3,428 Дин. | + 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (891 Дин.) | 425 Дин. | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (1,149 Дин.) | 533 Дин. | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (920 Дин.) | 586 Дин. | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (338 Дин.) | 198 Дин. | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (520 Дин.) | 230 Дин. | + 127% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (1,239 Дин.) | 1,223 Дин. | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 45% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Armenia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (2,924 Дин.) | 3,426 Дин. | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (2,153 Дин.) | 1,378 Дин. | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (11,768 Дин.) | 4,616 Дин. | + 155% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (10,463 Дин.) | 5,143 Дин. | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (1,091 Дин.) | 749 Дин. | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (437 Дин.) | 229 Дин. | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (386 Дин.) | 303 Дин. | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (105,093 Дин.) | 80,153 Дин. | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (7 Дин.) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (10,975 Дин.) | 4,165 Дин. | + 163% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (329 Дин.) | 437 Дин. | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on July 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 24% more expensive than in Serbia
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