Cost of living in Armenia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (₩15,860) | ₩9,958 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (₩12,538) | ₩7,906 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (₩5,928) | ₩6,314 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (₩3,089) | ₩2,847 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (₩6,031) | ₩6,150 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (₩4,616) | ₩5,177 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (₩9,006) | ₩12,273 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (₩3,270) | ₩9,493 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (₩1,244) | ₩5,179 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (₩2,001) | ₩2,372 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (₩18,756) | ₩18,664 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (₩4,050) | ₩2,564 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (₩1,084) | ₩2,703 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (₩2,174,390) | ₩2,864,940 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (₩1,367,592) | ₩1,649,060 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (₩222,478) | ₩255,507 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (₩1,434,555) | ₩1,187,840 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (₩972,881) | ₩659,471 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (₩114,263) | ₩95,864 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (₩23,650) | ₩18,027 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (₩1,076,347) | ₩316,746 | + 240% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (₩205,688) | ₩104,002 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (₩26,909) | ₩8,343 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (₩39,351) | ₩15,282 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 184% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 184% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (₩204,208) | ₩74,674 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (₩139,925) | ₩53,204 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (₩213,103) | ₩84,182 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (₩502,295) | ₩113,128 | + 344% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (₩4,484,779) | ₩31,956,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (₩1,923) | ₩1,605 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (₩31,863) | ₩60,206 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 47% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (₩17,939) | ₩4,412 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (₩35,878) | ₩6,301 | + 469% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (₩71,012) | ₩200,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (₩12,173) | ₩13,562 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (₩15,697) | ₩3,982 | + 294% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (₩12,557) | ₩5,810 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (₩4,613) | ₩5,866 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (₩7,101) | ₩1,962 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (₩16,918) | ₩30,786 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (₩39,930) | ₩26,338 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (₩29,402) | ₩26,588 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (₩160,707) | ₩119,071 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (₩142,883) | ₩69,831 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (₩14,901) | ₩9,901 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (₩5,964) | ₩5,463 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (₩5,269) | ₩4,770 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (₩1,435,129) | ₩572,548 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₩90) | ₩3,515 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (₩149,866) | ₩59,371 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (₩4,486) | ₩4,514 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,303 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in South Korea
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