Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 54% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Armenia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (4,244 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 374% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (2,239 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (1,339 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (624 ₨) | 479 ₨ | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (1,411 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (696 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (2,274 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (701 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (491 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (507 ₨) | 503 ₨ | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (4,336 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (1,245 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 176% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (346 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 93% | |
Housing | + 125% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 125% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Armenia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (452,838 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (328,072 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 233% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (43,390 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (341,684 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 269% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (173,525 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (20,845 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 117% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (5,115 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (145,192 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 85% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (55,641 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (5,825 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | + 146% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (1,896 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 197% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 197% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Armenia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (38,758 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 322% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (16,821 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 116% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (41,743 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 427% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (37,916 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 189% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Armenia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (1,516,638 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (396 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (7,431 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 105% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Armenia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (1,096 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (2,278 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 110% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (10,621 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 166% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (1,265 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (1,225 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (979 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (884 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (1,139 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 411% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (3,997 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 151% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 45% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Armenia | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (10,164 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (5,549 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 258% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (26,930 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 427% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (22,653 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 156% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (2,449 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (1,045 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (932 ₨) | 817 ₨ | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (341,244 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (11 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (22,992 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 221% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (1,341 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 83% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 36% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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