Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (65 kr) | 132 kr | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (61 kr) | 93 kr | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (40 kr) | 68 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 828Dram (22 kr) | 44 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (14 kr) | 35 kr | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (40 kr) | 57 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (13 kr) | 29 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (82 kr) | 115 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (20 kr) | 22 kr | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (5.85 kr) | 19 kr | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,556Dram (13,319 kr) | 16,247 kr | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 567,269Dram (14,886 kr) | 12,883 kr | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,428Dram (1,638 kr) | 812 kr | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 379,286Dram (9,953 kr) | 12,071 kr | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (4,907 kr) | 7,856 kr | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (543 kr) | 444 kr | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (171 kr) | 266 kr | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (6,079 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (1,658 kr) | 2,456 kr | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (208 kr) | 133 kr | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (166 kr) | 164 kr | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 61% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (1,331 kr) | 898 kr | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (684 kr) | 356 kr | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (1,340 kr) | 838 kr | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (1,312 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (52,482 kr) | 261,139 kr | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (13 kr) | 21 kr | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (464 kr) | 755 kr | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (12 kr) | 70 kr | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (105 kr) | 100 kr | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (286 kr) | 200 kr | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (52 kr) | 34 kr | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (66 kr) | 25 kr | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (33 kr) | 33 kr | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (20 kr) | 25 kr | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (31 kr) | 24 kr | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (94 kr) | 281 kr | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (202 kr) | 589 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (91 kr) | 282 kr | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (351 kr) | 810 kr | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (924 kr) | 1,070 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (191 kr) | 138 kr | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (46 kr) | 41 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (23 kr) | 75 kr | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (11,808 kr) | 9,490 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.52 kr) | 1.62 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (566 kr) | 334 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (23 kr) | 68 kr | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 806 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Sweden
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