Cost of living in Armenia compared to Uganda
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
Armenia | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (23,156 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (21,697 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (14,038 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (6,006 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 263% | |
12 eggs, large | 797Dram (7,419 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (5,111 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (14,353 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (4,488 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (3,498 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (4,369 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | - 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (29,022 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (7,092 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (2,077 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | - 8% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Armenia | Uganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (4,946,644 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (4,610,343 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | + 160% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (709,981 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 238% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (3,581,908 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (1,741,728 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (192,566 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | - 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (60,861 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (2,157,417 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (588,309 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (73,924 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | + 176% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (58,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 329% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 329% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Armenia | Uganda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (472,240 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 978% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (242,711 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 297% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (475,676 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 150% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (465,675 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 211% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
Armenia | Uganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (18,627,008 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (4,554 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (164,581 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 31% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Armenia | Uganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (4,162 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (37,254 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 324% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (101,367 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (18,627 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (23,284 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (11,642 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (7,264 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (11,121 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (33,407 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | - 36% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 16% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Armenia | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (71,530 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (32,308 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (124,495 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (327,991 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (67,939 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (16,357 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (8,011 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (4,191,077 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | + 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (186 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (200,849 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (8,310 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | - 31% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Uganda
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