Cost of living in Armenia compared to United States
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,098Dram ($4.69) | $18 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,105Dram ($4.71) | $9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 947Dram ($2.12) | $5.12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 525Dram ($1.17) | $1.00 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 965Dram ($2.16) | $3.31 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 565Dram ($1.26) | $4.45 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,251Dram ($2.80) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 745Dram ($1.67) | $3.90 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 306Dram ($0.68) | $1.93 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 424Dram ($0.95) | $3.45 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,281Dram ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 614Dram ($1.37) | $2.26 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 208Dram ($0.47) | $2.51 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 479,262Dram ($1,072) | $2,530 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 346,044Dram ($774) | $1,977 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram ($85) | $201 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 217,178Dram ($486) | $1,777 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 139,763Dram ($313) | $1,352 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram ($51) | $136 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,307Dram ($12) | $56 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 234,149Dram ($524) | $296 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram ($123) | $134 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram ($9) | $12 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $28 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,285Dram ($101) | $51 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram ($27) | $46 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,672Dram ($98) | $93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram ($95) | $120 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram ($27,506) | $25,488 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 424Dram ($0.95) | $1.07 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,279Dram ($14) | $79 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram ($1.12) | $7 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram ($2.24) | $19 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,525Dram ($15) | $123 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram ($7) | $7 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram ($2.54) | $4.25 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram ($1.23) | $5.56 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 629Dram ($1.41) | $4.24 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram ($2.68) | $2.11 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,816Dram ($6) | $26 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,069Dram ($14) | $49 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,037Dram ($9) | $27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram ($45) | $199 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,327Dram ($28) | $83 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,153Dram ($4.81) | $13 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,303Dram ($2.91) | $5.22 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram ($2.09) | $6 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram ($895) | $483 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram ($0.06) | $0.17 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,212Dram ($50) | $54 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 759Dram ($1.70) | $9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,183 prices entered by 2,610 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in United States
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