- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,123Dram ($7) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram ($4.27) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram ($2.24) | $4.58 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram ($0.89) | $0.90 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram ($2.09) | $3.21 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram ($0.75) | $4.00 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram ($2.51) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram ($1.03) | $3.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram ($0.37) | $1.62 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram ($0.83) | $3.15 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,224Dram ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 532Dram ($1.11) | $1.93 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram ($0.52) | $2.14 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 217,881Dram ($454) | $2,027 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 150,155Dram ($313) | $1,560 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,804Dram ($64) | $177 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 155,274Dram ($324) | $1,566 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 85,785Dram ($179) | $1,119 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 24,083Dram ($50) | $122 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,282Dram ($13) | $48 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram ($554) | $337 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,708Dram ($210) | $120 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram ($13) | $11 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,086Dram ($4.35) | $23 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,331Dram ($42) | $47 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram ($49) | $45 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,821Dram ($95) | $85 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram ($94) | $114 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,397,990Dram ($15,414) | $22,142 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 422Dram ($0.88) | $0.75 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,128Dram ($15) | $85 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,943Dram ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,751Dram ($3.65) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram ($22) | $113 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram ($3.25) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram ($2.86) | $3.49 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram ($2.46) | $5.07 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 556Dram ($1.16) | $3.43 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram ($1.55) | $1.84 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram ($4.02) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,838Dram ($14) | $44 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,997Dram ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram ($21) | $167 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram ($32) | $79 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram ($5.92) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,423Dram ($2.96) | $4.85 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 903Dram ($1.88) | $5.82 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram ($645) | $429 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram ($0.04) | $0.31 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,177Dram ($57) | $53 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 550Dram ($1.15) | $8 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in United States
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