Cost of living in Armenia compared to Singapore
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Armenia | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (SGD $15) | SGD $15 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (SGD $12) | SGD $10 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (SGD $5.64) | SGD $7 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (SGD $2.94) | SGD $4.73 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (SGD $5.74) | SGD $5.15 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (SGD $4.39) | SGD $4.02 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (SGD $9) | SGD $11 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (SGD $3.11) | SGD $5.87 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (SGD $1.18) | SGD $3.08 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (SGD $1.90) | SGD $4.91 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (SGD $18) | SGD $33 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (SGD $3.85) | SGD $2.74 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (SGD $1.03) | SGD $2.58 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Armenia | Singapore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (SGD $2,035) | SGD $6,788 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (SGD $1,376) | SGD $4,263 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (SGD $201) | SGD $207 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (SGD $1,365) | SGD $3,841 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (SGD $926) | SGD $2,921 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (SGD $109) | SGD $102 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (SGD $23) | SGD $46 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (SGD $1,024) | SGD $599 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (SGD $338) | SGD $312 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (SGD $26) | SGD $13 | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (SGD $37) | SGD $21 | + 75% | |
Clothes | + 94% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 94% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
Armenia | Singapore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (SGD $194) | SGD $116 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (SGD $133) | SGD $63 | + 110% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (SGD $203) | SGD $145 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (SGD $478) | SGD $167 | + 187% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 75% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Armenia | Singapore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (SGD $4,267) | SGD $156,163 | - 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (SGD $1.91) | SGD $2.84 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (SGD $31) | SGD $93 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 55% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
Armenia | Singapore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (SGD $17) | SGD $14 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (SGD $34) | SGD $12 | + 184% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (SGD $68) | SGD $88 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (SGD $15) | SGD $6 | + 139% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (SGD $12) | SGD $5.00 | + 139% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (SGD $5.95) | SGD $2.42 | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (SGD $7) | SGD $9 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (SGD $16) | SGD $32 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
Armenia | Singapore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (SGD $38) | SGD $56 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (SGD $28) | SGD $29 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (SGD $153) | SGD $90 | + 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (SGD $136) | SGD $157 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (SGD $14) | SGD $24 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (SGD $5.68) | SGD $7 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (SGD $5.01) | SGD $11 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (SGD $1,366) | SGD $922 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (SGD $0.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (SGD $143) | SGD $186 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (SGD $4.52) | SGD $16 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Singapore
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