Cost of living in Armenia compared to Turkey
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 61% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (446TL) | 332TL | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (235TL) | 188TL | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (141TL) | 100TL | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (66TL) | 36TL | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (148TL) | 83TL | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (73TL) | 36TL | + 104% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (239TL) | 167TL | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (74TL) | 36TL | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (52TL) | 26TL | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (53TL) | 51TL | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (456TL) | 270TL | + 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (131TL) | 46TL | + 186% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (36TL) | 13TL | + 190% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 52% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (47,600TL) | 32,837TL | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (34,485TL) | 19,774TL | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (4,561TL) | 2,779TL | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (35,916TL) | 22,261TL | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (18,240TL) | 14,297TL | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (2,191TL) | 2,908TL | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (538TL) | 269TL | + 100% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (15,262TL) | 11,523TL | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (5,849TL) | 4,442TL | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (612TL) | 188TL | + 225% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (199TL) | 150TL | + 33% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 79% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (4,074TL) | 1,545TL | + 164% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (1,768TL) | 1,207TL | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (4,388TL) | 2,575TL | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (3,986TL) | 2,323TL | + 72% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (159,422TL) | 1,476,380TL | - 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (42TL) | 37TL | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (781TL) | 1,163TL | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (115TL) | 98TL | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (239TL) | 159TL | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (1,116TL) | 1,388TL | - 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (133TL) | 229TL | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (129TL) | 121TL | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (103TL) | 113TL | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (93TL) | 56TL | + 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (120TL) | 76TL | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (420TL) | 207TL | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (1,068TL) | 1,323TL | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (583TL) | 357TL | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (2,831TL) | 1,053TL | + 169% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (2,381TL) | 1,624TL | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (257TL) | 312TL | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (110TL) | 78TL | + 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (98TL) | 107TL | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (35,870TL) | 22,742TL | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (1.20TL) | 1.30TL | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (2,417TL) | 1,608TL | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (141TL) | 56TL | + 153% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,810 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 15% more expensive than in Turkey
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