Cost of living in Armenia compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (303 ฿) | 121 ฿ | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (204 ฿) | 217 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (137 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (67 ฿) | 58 ฿ | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (117 ฿) | 86 ฿ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (96 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (158 ฿) | 296 ฿ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (50 ฿) | 99 ฿ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (38 ฿) | 54 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (41 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (299 ฿) | 670 ฿ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (73 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (24 ฿) | 59 ฿ | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 37% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (48,615 ฿) | 58,642 ฿ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (40,153 ฿) | 29,395 ฿ | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (5,311 ฿) | 2,779 ฿ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (41,819 ฿) | 21,188 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (21,238 ฿) | 10,169 ฿ | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (2,551 ฿) | 1,949 ฿ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (788 ฿) | 554 ฿ | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (17,770 ฿) | 14,388 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (6,810 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 184% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (713 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 246% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (448 ฿) | 295 ฿ | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 70% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (3,854 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (2,059 ฿) | 1,228 ฿ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (4,764 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (4,641 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (185,621 ฿) | 1,015,310 ฿ | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (42 ฿) | 41 ฿ | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (910 ฿) | 1,290 ฿ | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 40% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (134 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (279 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (1,044 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (155 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (150 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (120 ฿) | 140 ฿ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (108 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (114 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (369 ฿) | 258 ฿ | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 32% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Armenia | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (1,025 ฿) | 701 ฿ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (588 ฿) | 538 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (1,421 ฿) | 2,508 ฿ | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (2,226 ฿) | 1,064 ฿ | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (300 ฿) | 292 ฿ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (113 ฿) | 81 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (117 ฿) | 85 ฿ | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (41,765 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (1.39 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (2,332 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (85 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 780 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 9% more expensive than in Thailand
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