- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram (₩7,278) | ₩8,985 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram (₩4,780) | ₩6,528 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram (₩2,506) | ₩4,957 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram (₩1,000) | ₩2,498 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram (₩2,342) | ₩3,427 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram (₩839) | ₩5,263 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram (₩2,803) | ₩10,856 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram (₩1,153) | ₩6,767 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram (₩410) | ₩4,225 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram (₩924) | ₩2,513 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,551Dram (₩8,275) | ₩19,403 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 539Dram (₩1,257) | ₩2,739 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram (₩581) | ₩3,350 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000Dram (₩582,651) | ₩1,514,330 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,296Dram (₩347,950) | ₩1,108,410 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,079Dram (₩60,779) | ₩148,919 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram (₩404,704) | ₩994,024 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram (₩223,720) | ₩612,536 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram (₩52,306) | ₩132,259 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,401Dram (₩17,249) | ₩25,690 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram (₩619,987) | ₩512,162 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram (₩228,359) | ₩97,084 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram (₩14,399) | ₩11,442 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram (₩5,171) | ₩13,547 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram (₩53,818) | ₩83,855 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram (₩54,270) | ₩54,603 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram (₩107,426) | ₩96,827 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram (₩105,410) | ₩153,217 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram (₩20,150,292) | ₩30,660,700 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram (₩1,014) | ₩1,556 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,764Dram (₩20,425) | ₩63,764 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram (₩6,860) | ₩5,647 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram (₩4,081) | ₩7,057 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram (₩24,479) | ₩32,530 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram (₩3,633) | ₩10,272 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram (₩3,197) | ₩8,076 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram (₩2,748) | ₩7,730 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508Dram (₩1,184) | ₩3,061 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram (₩1,731) | ₩2,686 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram (₩4,498) | ₩18,295 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,825Dram (₩18,236) | ₩30,601 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,992Dram (₩9,304) | ₩20,654 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram (₩23,306) | ₩118,894 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram (₩35,638) | ₩60,511 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram (₩6,622) | ₩9,150 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,307Dram (₩3,046) | ₩4,929 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 899Dram (₩2,096) | ₩4,728 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram (₩721,298) | ₩577,048 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram (₩44) | ₩382 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,947Dram (₩65,132) | ₩76,765 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 582Dram (₩1,356) | ₩4,500 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.331
KRW
/
AMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,565 prices entered by 321 different people.
Cost of living in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in South Korea
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