Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (111 kr) | 137 kr | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (88 kr) | 110 kr | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (41 kr) | 66 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (22 kr) | 17 kr | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (42 kr) | 41 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (32 kr) | 36 kr | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (63 kr) | 65 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (23 kr) | 30 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (9 kr) | 19 kr | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (14 kr) | 19 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (131 kr) | 120 kr | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (28 kr) | 29 kr | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (15,179 kr) | 17,624 kr | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (9,547 kr) | 11,975 kr | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (1,553 kr) | 1,400 kr | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (10,015 kr) | 13,069 kr | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (6,792 kr) | 8,837 kr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (798 kr) | 370 kr | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (165 kr) | 204 kr | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (7,514 kr) | 4,458 kr | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (1,436 kr) | 1,261 kr | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (188 kr) | 84 kr | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (275 kr) | 372 kr | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 66% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (1,426 kr) | 1,143 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (977 kr) | 449 kr | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (1,488 kr) | 1,329 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (3,506 kr) | 1,421 kr | + 147% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (31,308 kr) | 313,739 kr | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (13 kr) | 17 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (222 kr) | 815 kr | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 55% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (125 kr) | 98 kr | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (250 kr) | 147 kr | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (496 kr) | 328 kr | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (85 kr) | 65 kr | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (110 kr) | 41 kr | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (88 kr) | 43 kr | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (32 kr) | 33 kr | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (50 kr) | 28 kr | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (118 kr) | 356 kr | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (279 kr) | 504 kr | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (205 kr) | 271 kr | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (1,122 kr) | 921 kr | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (997 kr) | 931 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (104 kr) | 180 kr | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (42 kr) | 56 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (37 kr) | 67 kr | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (10,019 kr) | 4,366 kr | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.63 kr) | 2.00 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (1,046 kr) | 496 kr | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (31 kr) | 75 kr | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 600 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Sweden
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