Cost of living in Armenia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,736Dram ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,485Dram ($9) | $8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,260Dram ($2.63) | $4.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 739Dram ($1.54) | $0.87 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,201Dram ($2.51) | $3.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 559Dram ($1.17) | $4.09 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,493Dram ($3.12) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 389Dram ($0.81) | $3.37 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 223Dram ($0.47) | $1.72 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 447Dram ($0.93) | $3.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,767Dram ($5.78) | $15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600Dram ($1.25) | $1.92 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 342Dram ($0.71) | $2.08 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 319,820Dram ($668) | $2,232 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 195,360Dram ($408) | $1,606 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 31,859Dram ($67) | $179 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 230,776Dram ($482) | $1,609 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 92,682Dram ($193) | $1,137 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,904Dram ($44) | $117 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,622Dram ($14) | $48 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 320,540Dram ($669) | $299 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 117,905Dram ($246) | $120 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000Dram ($13) | $11 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,641Dram ($12) | $23 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,712Dram ($68) | $49 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 29,543Dram ($62) | $44 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,543Dram ($103) | $87 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 72,943Dram ($152) | $113 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,697,780Dram ($5,632) | $22,926 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 429Dram ($0.90) | $0.77 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,219Dram ($13) | $80 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,000Dram ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram ($3.66) | $20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000Dram ($42) | $110 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,455Dram ($3.04) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram ($2.42) | $3.50 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,614Dram ($3.37) | $4.98 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 718Dram ($1.50) | $3.55 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 600Dram ($1.25) | $1.84 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,499Dram ($5.22) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,309Dram ($13) | $45 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,788Dram ($10) | $24 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,778Dram ($29) | $221 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,274Dram ($51) | $75 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,595Dram ($5.42) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,199Dram ($2.50) | $4.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 920Dram ($1.92) | $5.83 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 365,348Dram ($763) | $404 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram ($0.05) | $0.19 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,225Dram ($46) | $54 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 612Dram ($1.28) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51,458 prices entered by 6,503 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in United States
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