Cost of living in Armenia compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 26 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (CHF 4.76) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (CHF 3.26) | CHF 12 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.74 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (CHF 2.73) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (CHF 2.23) | CHF 4.46 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (CHF 3.68) | CHF 11 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (CHF 1.16) | CHF 3.90 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (CHF 0.89) | CHF 2.43 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (CHF 0.94) | CHF 2.17 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (CHF 1.70) | CHF 2.75 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.66 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (CHF 1,131) | CHF 3,653 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (CHF 934) | CHF 2,841 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (CHF 124) | CHF 213 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (CHF 973) | CHF 2,194 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (CHF 494) | CHF 1,586 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (CHF 59) | CHF 125 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (CHF 18) | CHF 55 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (CHF 414) | CHF 312 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (CHF 158) | CHF 93 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (CHF 17) | CHF 20 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (CHF 90) | CHF 111 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (CHF 48) | CHF 61 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (CHF 111) | CHF 120 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (CHF 108) | CHF 188 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (CHF 4,320) | CHF 36,767 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485Dram (CHF 1.05) | CHF 1.86 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (CHF 21) | CHF 79 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (CHF 3.12) | CHF 13 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (CHF 6) | CHF 26 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (CHF 24) | CHF 211 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (CHF 3.60) | CHF 5.94 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (CHF 3.49) | CHF 4.15 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (CHF 2.79) | CHF 7 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (CHF 2.52) | CHF 2.89 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (CHF 2.64) | CHF 3.81 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (CHF 8) | CHF 54 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Armenia | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (CHF 24) | CHF 75 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (CHF 14) | CHF 39 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (CHF 33) | CHF 113 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (CHF 52) | CHF 126 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (CHF 2.64) | CHF 5.21 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (CHF 2.64) | CHF 7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (CHF 972) | CHF 702 | + 38% | |
| 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 | 25,130Dram (CHF 54) | CHF 88 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (CHF 3.82) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 937 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Switzerland
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