Cost of living in Armenia compared to Taiwan
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,493Dram (184 NT$) | 176 NT$ | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,396Dram (177 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (116 NT$) | 163 NT$ | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (44 NT$) | 103 NT$ | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 855Dram (63 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (44 NT$) | 116 NT$ | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (120 NT$) | 408 NT$ | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (36 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (28 NT$) | 116 NT$ | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (35 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,016Dram (371 NT$) | 1,012 NT$ | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (45 NT$) | 52 NT$ | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (18 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 70% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (38,758 NT$) | 54,605 NT$ | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 376,155Dram (27,786 NT$) | 24,213 NT$ | + 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (2,800 NT$) | 1,266 NT$ | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (15,007 NT$) | 35,915 NT$ | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 160,135Dram (11,829 NT$) | 14,070 NT$ | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (1,686 NT$) | 699 NT$ | + 141% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (422 NT$) | 424 NT$ | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (19,496 NT$) | 8,087 NT$ | + 141% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (6,648 NT$) | 2,235 NT$ | + 198% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (309 NT$) | 99 NT$ | + 212% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (148 NT$) | 155 NT$ | - 5% | |
Clothes | + 159% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 159% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (6,648 NT$) | 757 NT$ | + 778% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (2,585 NT$) | 1,365 NT$ | + 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (4,293 NT$) | 2,281 NT$ | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (3,150 NT$) | 2,540 NT$ | + 24% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (908,578 NT$) | 737,993 NT$ | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (35 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,487Dram (479 NT$) | 1,280 NT$ | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (37 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (74 NT$) | 300 NT$ | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (739 NT$) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (222 NT$) | 279 NT$ | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (84 NT$) | 125 NT$ | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (74 NT$) | 400 NT$ | - 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (74 NT$) | 52 NT$ | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (89 NT$) | 57 NT$ | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (235 NT$) | 800 NT$ | - 71% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in Taiwan | ||||
Armenia | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (801 NT$) | 537 NT$ | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (295 NT$) | 633 NT$ | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,294Dram (982 NT$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (1,448 NT$) | 1,846 NT$ | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (183 NT$) | 381 NT$ | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (99 NT$) | 178 NT$ | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (69 NT$) | 150 NT$ | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (29,547 NT$) | 10,193 NT$ | + 190% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (1.67 NT$) | 5.46 NT$ | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (2,337 NT$) | 939 NT$ | + 149% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (60 NT$) | 128 NT$ | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Taiwan
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