Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,871Dram (93 kr) | 104 kr | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (79 kr) | 82 kr | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (20 kr) | 58 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 551Dram (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 980Dram (19 kr) | 33 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 496Dram (9 kr) | 34 kr | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (21 kr) | 45 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (14 kr) | 29 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 259Dram (4.95 kr) | 12 kr | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (56 kr) | 108 kr | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (11 kr) | 21 kr | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (3.06 kr) | 16 kr | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (5,715 kr) | 17,471 kr | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (2,952 kr) | 11,940 kr | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (523 kr) | 1,258 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (3,440 kr) | 11,076 kr | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (1,495 kr) | 8,732 kr | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (280 kr) | 538 kr | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (124 kr) | 200 kr | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (5,975 kr) | 4,135 kr | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (1,885 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (91 kr) | 72 kr | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (38 kr) | 262 kr | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (410 kr) | 912 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (245 kr) | 371 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (695 kr) | 989 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (456 kr) | 1,412 kr | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 73% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (76,512 kr) | 219,764 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (7 kr) | 15 kr | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,785Dram (111 kr) | 755 kr | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (57 kr) | 58 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (48 kr) | 87 kr | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,035Dram (211 kr) | 249 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (38 kr) | 43 kr | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 750Dram (14 kr) | 33 kr | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (15 kr) | 34 kr | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (9 kr) | 23 kr | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (5.74 kr) | 17 kr | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (43 kr) | 309 kr | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (124 kr) | 364 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (63 kr) | 246 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (287 kr) | 876 kr | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (293 kr) | 616 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (24 kr) | 130 kr | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (20 kr) | 42 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 807Dram (15 kr) | 58 kr | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (2,870 kr) | 4,747 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.38 kr) | 1.59 kr | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (457 kr) | 440 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 688Dram (13 kr) | 63 kr | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,308 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Sweden
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