- Cost of Living
- Armenia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Armenia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,948Dram ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,879Dram ($3.86) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,078Dram ($2.22) | $4.52 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram ($0.88) | $0.89 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 969Dram ($1.99) | $3.19 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 322Dram ($0.66) | $3.98 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,050Dram ($2.16) | $6 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 465Dram ($0.96) | $3.33 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 183Dram ($0.38) | $1.61 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 400Dram ($0.82) | $3.61 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,984Dram ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 520Dram ($1.07) | $1.92 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 221Dram ($0.46) | $2.13 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,908Dram ($526) | $2,049 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,550Dram ($308) | $1,577 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,718Dram ($43) | $177 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram ($357) | $1,589 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram ($197) | $1,132 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram ($46) | $119 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,758Dram ($14) | $48 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram ($547) | $329 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram ($202) | $120 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram ($13) | $11 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram ($4.56) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram ($47) | $48 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,878Dram ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram ($95) | $86 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram ($93) | $115 | - 19% | |
| 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 | 8,645,960Dram ($17,782) | $22,438 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram ($0.89) | $0.78 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,070Dram ($12) | $85 | - 85% | |
| 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 ($3.60) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,503Dram ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,000Dram ($4.11) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,157Dram ($2.38) | $3.47 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram ($2.06) | $5.13 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 507Dram ($1.04) | $3.47 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram ($1.53) | $1.87 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram ($3.97) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,731Dram ($12) | $45 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,571Dram ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram ($21) | $174 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 16,504Dram ($34) | $79 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,847Dram ($5.86) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram ($2.72) | $4.90 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 838Dram ($1.72) | $5.94 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram ($637) | $421 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram ($0.04) | $0.37 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,847Dram ($39) | $53 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 608Dram ($1.25) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in United States
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