Cost of living in Armenia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Armenia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (Dirham 51) | Dirham 52 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (Dirham 27) | Dirham 34 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.02 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (Dirham 27) | Dirham 31 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (Dirham 5.90) | Dirham 3.98 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (Dirham 52) | Dirham 80 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (Dirham 15) | Dirham 8 | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 4.99 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (Dirham 5,447) | Dirham 9,431 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (Dirham 3,947) | Dirham 5,945 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (Dirham 522) | Dirham 797 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (Dirham 4,110) | Dirham 6,217 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (Dirham 2,087) | Dirham 4,162 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (Dirham 251) | Dirham 568 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (Dirham 62) | Dirham 283 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (Dirham 1,747) | Dirham 837 | + 109% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (Dirham 669) | Dirham 338 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (Dirham 70) | Dirham 47 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (Dirham 23) | Dirham 35 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 27% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (Dirham 466) | Dirham 238 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (Dirham 202) | Dirham 208 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (Dirham 502) | Dirham 350 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (Dirham 456) | Dirham 366 | + 25% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (Dirham 18,245) | Dirham 117,172 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (Dirham 4.77) | Dirham 2.92 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (Dirham 89) | Dirham 227 | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (Dirham 27) | Dirham 30 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (Dirham 128) | Dirham 285 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (Dirham 48) | Dirham 38 | + 27% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Armenia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (Dirham 122) | Dirham 194 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (Dirham 67) | Dirham 92 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (Dirham 324) | Dirham 396 | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (Dirham 273) | Dirham 378 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (Dirham 29) | Dirham 76 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (Dirham 11) | Dirham 36 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (Dirham 4,105) | Dirham 1,944 | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 0.78 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (Dirham 277) | Dirham 274 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,185 prices entered by 280 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00912
AED
/
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Cost of living in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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