Cost of living in Armenia compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (CHF 12) | CHF 27 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (CHF 3.88) | CHF 11 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (CHF 1.81) | CHF 1.81 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (CHF 4.09) | CHF 8 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (CHF 2.02) | CHF 4.50 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (CHF 2.03) | CHF 4.33 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.27 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.33 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (CHF 13) | CHF 13 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (CHF 3.61) | CHF 2.87 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.35 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (CHF 1,312) | CHF 3,527 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (CHF 950) | CHF 2,866 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (CHF 126) | CHF 205 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (CHF 990) | CHF 2,179 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (CHF 503) | CHF 1,557 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (CHF 60) | CHF 94 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (CHF 15) | CHF 53 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (CHF 421) | CHF 305 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (CHF 161) | CHF 116 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (CHF 17) | CHF 17 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (CHF 5.49) | CHF 30 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (CHF 112) | CHF 111 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (CHF 49) | CHF 64 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (CHF 121) | CHF 118 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (CHF 110) | CHF 184 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (CHF 4,394) | CHF 36,492 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (CHF 1.15) | CHF 1.84 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (CHF 22) | CHF 78 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (CHF 3.18) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (CHF 31) | CHF 211 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (CHF 3.66) | CHF 5.94 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (CHF 3.55) | CHF 4.15 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (CHF 2.84) | CHF 7 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (CHF 2.56) | CHF 4.35 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (CHF 3.30) | CHF 4.98 | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (CHF 12) | CHF 58 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (CHF 29) | CHF 71 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (CHF 16) | CHF 39 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (CHF 78) | CHF 101 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (CHF 66) | CHF 125 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (CHF 3.03) | CHF 5.21 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (CHF 2.70) | CHF 7 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (CHF 989) | CHF 434 | + 128% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.33 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (CHF 67) | CHF 88 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (CHF 3.88) | CHF 9 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 989 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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