- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,948Dram (₩6,838) | ₩8,786 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,879Dram (₩4,358) | ₩6,558 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,078Dram (₩2,501) | ₩4,610 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (₩995) | ₩2,505 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 969Dram (₩2,248) | ₩3,709 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 322Dram (₩746) | ₩5,000 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050Dram (₩2,436) | ₩10,856 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465Dram (₩1,079) | ₩6,723 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183Dram (₩425) | ₩5,317 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400Dram (₩929) | ₩2,458 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,984Dram (₩6,920) | ₩20,617 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 520Dram (₩1,207) | ₩2,668 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 221Dram (₩513) | ₩2,969 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,908Dram (₩593,509) | ₩1,470,030 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,550Dram (₩346,841) | ₩1,134,840 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,718Dram (₩48,049) | ₩146,543 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (₩402,729) | ₩882,325 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (₩222,628) | ₩570,318 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (₩52,050) | ₩108,724 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,758Dram (₩15,673) | ₩26,238 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (₩616,961) | ₩512,162 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (₩227,245) | ₩97,084 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (₩14,329) | ₩11,442 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (₩5,145) | ₩14,304 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (₩53,555) | ₩79,227 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,878Dram (₩43,782) | ₩44,151 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (₩106,901) | ₩96,357 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (₩104,895) | ₩138,932 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (₩20,051,959) | ₩30,995,700 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (₩1,009) | ₩1,534 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,070Dram (₩14,079) | ₩60,943 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (₩6,826) | ₩5,647 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₩4,061) | ₩7,057 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (₩24,360) | ₩33,974 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000Dram (₩4,638) | ₩11,913 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram (₩2,683) | ₩7,145 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (₩2,319) | ₩7,730 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 507Dram (₩1,176) | ₩3,084 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (₩1,723) | ₩2,686 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (₩4,476) | ₩17,154 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,731Dram (₩13,293) | ₩31,427 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,571Dram (₩8,282) | ₩20,366 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (₩23,192) | ₩92,667 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,504Dram (₩38,276) | ₩56,926 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,847Dram (₩6,604) | ₩8,682 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (₩3,070) | ₩5,126 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838Dram (₩1,945) | ₩4,787 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (₩717,778) | ₩577,048 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (₩46) | ₩330 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,847Dram (₩43,711) | ₩69,123 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 608Dram (₩1,410) | ₩4,516 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.319
KRW
/
AMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,509 prices entered by 304 different people.
Cost of living in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in South Korea
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