Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,757Dram (31 kr) | 111 kr | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,318Dram (41 kr) | 85 kr | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000Dram (18 kr) | 49 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 481Dram (9 kr) | 13 kr | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 967Dram (17 kr) | 35 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 664Dram (12 kr) | 32 kr | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,306Dram (23 kr) | 50 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,070Dram (19 kr) | 27 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 272Dram (4.83 kr) | 11 kr | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 422Dram (7 kr) | 18 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,487Dram (62 kr) | 105 kr | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 695Dram (12 kr) | 21 kr | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250Dram (4.44 kr) | 20 kr | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000Dram (5,329 kr) | 14,787 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000Dram (3,553 kr) | 11,223 kr | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,285Dram (627 kr) | 988 kr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 224,526Dram (3,988 kr) | 9,649 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000Dram (2,664 kr) | 7,069 kr | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,545Dram (400 kr) | 355 kr | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,057Dram (90 kr) | 279 kr | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Dram (2,132 kr) | 3,716 kr | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (977 kr) | 1,057 kr | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (74 kr) | 45 kr | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 219 kr | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram (804 kr) | 908 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (213 kr) | 335 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,856Dram (815 kr) | 940 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (757 kr) | 1,187 kr | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (218,479 kr) | 243,034 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 407Dram (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,088Dram (126 kr) | 713 kr | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (9 kr) | 54 kr | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (18 kr) | 114 kr | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000Dram (89 kr) | 282 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (53 kr) | 37 kr | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (20 kr) | 28 kr | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (10 kr) | 26 kr | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (21 kr) | 20 kr | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,529Dram (63 kr) | 309 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000Dram (89 kr) | 399 kr | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,057Dram (72 kr) | 265 kr | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (355 kr) | 762 kr | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000Dram (266 kr) | 731 kr | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,236Dram (40 kr) | 128 kr | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,359Dram (24 kr) | 39 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000Dram (18 kr) | 65 kr | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (7,105 kr) | 5,576 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.39 kr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,285Dram (272 kr) | 310 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 663Dram (12 kr) | 64 kr | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 979 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Sweden
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