Cost of living in Armenia compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 28% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (325TL) | 314TL | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (275TL) | 238TL | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (146TL) | 141TL | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (72TL) | 37TL | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (121TL) | 72TL | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (91TL) | 36TL | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (206TL) | 165TL | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (77TL) | 38TL | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (26TL) | 24TL | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (47TL) | 68TL | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (422TL) | 377TL | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (117TL) | 57TL | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (27TL) | 18TL | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (49,509TL) | 37,756TL | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (27,392TL) | 26,264TL | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (3,367TL) | 3,490TL | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (36,542TL) | 24,579TL | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (17,705TL) | 15,550TL | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (1,328TL) | 3,389TL | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (506TL) | 425TL | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 10,974TL | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,403TL | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (680TL) | 166TL | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (221TL) | 283TL | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 77% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (4,525TL) | 1,864TL | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (1,964TL) | 1,251TL | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (4,873TL) | 3,283TL | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (4,426TL) | 2,739TL | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
| Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,619,980TL | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (48TL) | 43TL | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (868TL) | 1,247TL | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 13% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (128TL) | 90TL | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (266TL) | 336TL | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (1,240TL) | 1,515TL | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (148TL) | 145TL | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (143TL) | 129TL | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (114TL) | 95TL | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (134TL) | 56TL | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (133TL) | 98TL | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (355TL) | 347TL | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 25% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (1,187TL) | 920TL | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (525TL) | 381TL | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (3,144TL) | 1,040TL | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (2,644TL) | 1,766TL | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (354TL) | 363TL | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (125TL) | 118TL | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (141TL) | 145TL | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 37,627TL | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (1.33TL) | 2.55TL | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (2,684TL) | 1,617TL | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (219TL) | 92TL | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,118 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 16% more expensive than in Turkey
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