Cost of living in Armenia compared to Spain
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,493Dram (€5.99) | €16 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,396Dram (€5.75) | €8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (€3.77) | €3.50 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (€1.43) | €0.88 | + 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 855Dram (€2.05) | €2.46 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (€1.43) | €1.80 | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (€3.89) | €6 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (€1.16) | €1.88 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (€0.91) | €1.18 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (€1.14) | €0.95 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,016Dram (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (€1.45) | €1.81 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (€0.57) | €0.90 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (€1,259) | €1,172 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 376,155Dram (€903) | €766 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (€91) | €128 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (€488) | €728 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 160,135Dram (€384) | €552 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (€55) | €78 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (€14) | €29 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (€634) | €367 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (€216) | €101 | + 114% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (€10) | €7 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (€4.80) | €11 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 143% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 143% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (€216) | €76 | + 186% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (€84) | €30 | + 178% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (€139) | €80 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (€102) | €91 | + 13% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (€29,524) | €24,682 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (€1.13) | €1.79 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,487Dram (€16) | €40 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (€1.20) | €6 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (€2.40) | €6 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (€24) | €60 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (€7) | €4.01 | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (€2.73) | €2.37 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (€2.40) | €2.71 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (€2.40) | €1.51 | + 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (€2.88) | €1.70 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (€26) | €33 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (€10) | €16 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,294Dram (€32) | €50 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (€47) | €44 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (€5.95) | €10 | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (€3.23) | €2.71 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (€2.25) | €4.18 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€960) | €438 | + 119% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (€76) | €45 | + 68% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (€1.94) | €5.01 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in Spain
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