Cost of living in Armenia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (£6) | £13 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (£4.31) | £7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (£2.95) | £3.64 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (£1.41) | £1.13 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (£2.47) | £3.52 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (£2.02) | £1.98 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (£3.33) | £4.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (£1.05) | £1.98 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (£0.80) | £0.91 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (£0.85) | £1.79 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (£1.54) | £2.31 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (£0.51) | £1.13 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (£1,024) | £1,938 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (£846) | £1,410 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (£112) | £209 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (£881) | £1,200 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (£447) | £877 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (£54) | £132 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (£17) | £25 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (£374) | £326 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (£143) | £90 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (£15) | £6 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 35% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (£81) | £63 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (£43) | £32 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (£100) | £69 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (£98) | £72 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (£3,910) | £25,985 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485Dram (£0.95) | £1.50 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (£19) | £83 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (£2.83) | £4.48 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (£5.87) | £12 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (£22) | £91 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (£3.26) | £4.23 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (£3.16) | £1.60 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (£2.52) | £3.61 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (£2.28) | £2.23 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (£2.39) | £1.80 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (£7) | £14 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Armenia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (£22) | £38 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (£12) | £19 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (£30) | £148 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (£47) | £60 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (£6) | £10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (£2.39) | £3.31 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (£2.39) | £4.99 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (£880) | £459 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (£0.03) | £0.11 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (£49) | £33 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (£3.46) | £13 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,114 prices entered by 681 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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