Cost of living in Armenia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,336Dram (Dirham 24) | Dirham 55 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (Dirham 30) | Dirham 27 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (Dirham 3.76) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (Dirham 3.24) | Dirham 7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (Dirham 8) | Dirham 26 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (Dirham 1.68) | Dirham 5.36 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (Dirham 3.07) | Dirham 15 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (Dirham 21) | Dirham 97 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (Dirham 1.20) | Dirham 4.13 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 73% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (Dirham 2,151) | Dirham 7,505 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (Dirham 1,111) | Dirham 4,951 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (Dirham 197) | Dirham 666 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 164,689Dram (Dirham 1,186) | Dirham 5,140 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (Dirham 563) | Dirham 3,517 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (Dirham 113) | Dirham 365 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (Dirham 47) | Dirham 300 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (Dirham 2,249) | Dirham 897 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (Dirham 710) | Dirham 355 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (Dirham 34) | Dirham 37 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (Dirham 14) | Dirham 34 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (Dirham 154) | Dirham 229 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (Dirham 92) | Dirham 233 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (Dirham 262) | Dirham 345 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (Dirham 172) | Dirham 372 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (Dirham 28,802) | Dirham 85,825 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (Dirham 2.53) | Dirham 2.11 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,280Dram (Dirham 45) | Dirham 208 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (Dirham 22) | Dirham 18 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (Dirham 18) | Dirham 50 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (Dirham 48) | Dirham 262 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (Dirham 5.76) | Dirham 18 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 12 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (Dirham 2.16) | Dirham 12 | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (Dirham 16) | Dirham 81 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (Dirham 47) | Dirham 175 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (Dirham 24) | Dirham 79 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (Dirham 144) | Dirham 595 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (Dirham 110) | Dirham 366 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (Dirham 9) | Dirham 75 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (Dirham 6) | Dirham 51 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (Dirham 1,080) | Dirham 1,756 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (Dirham 0.14) | Dirham 0.71 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (Dirham 172) | Dirham 336 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (Dirham 5.06) | Dirham 21 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,065 prices entered by 406 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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