Cost of living in Armenia compared to Turkey
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 29% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (226TL) | 198TL | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (152TL) | 161TL | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (102TL) | 70TL | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (50TL) | 24TL | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (87TL) | 52TL | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (71TL) | 24TL | + 193% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (118TL) | 103TL | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (37TL) | 23TL | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (28TL) | 18TL | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (30TL) | 48TL | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (222TL) | 258TL | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (54TL) | 37TL | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (18TL) | 10TL | + 86% | |
Housing | + 47% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 47% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (36,193TL) | 32,597TL | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (29,893TL) | 20,617TL | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (3,954TL) | 2,317TL | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (31,133TL) | 18,181TL | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (15,811TL) | 12,027TL | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (1,899TL) | 2,096TL | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (587TL) | 252TL | + 132% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (13,230TL) | 6,613TL | + 100% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (5,070TL) | 2,988TL | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (531TL) | 120TL | + 343% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (334TL) | 218TL | + 53% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 87% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (2,869TL) | 1,200TL | + 139% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (1,533TL) | 861TL | + 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (3,547TL) | 2,261TL | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (3,455TL) | 2,106TL | + 64% | |
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 (138,192TL) | 1,292,530TL | - 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (31TL) | 30TL | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (677TL) | 942TL | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 19% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (100TL) | 72TL | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (208TL) | 150TL | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (777TL) | 1,172TL | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (115TL) | 72TL | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (112TL) | 80TL | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (89TL) | 78TL | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (81TL) | 49TL | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (85TL) | 57TL | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (274TL) | 264TL | + 4% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 55% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Armenia | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (763TL) | 552TL | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (437TL) | 295TL | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (1,058TL) | 982TL | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (1,657TL) | 1,033TL | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (223TL) | 252TL | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (84TL) | 63TL | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (87TL) | 92TL | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (31,093TL) | 14,983TL | + 108% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (1.04TL) | 1.14TL | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (1,736TL) | 990TL | + 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (122TL) | 47TL | + 161% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in Turkey
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