Cost of living in Armenia compared to United States
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram ($3.45) | $15 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram ($2.01) | $4.25 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram ($0.99) | $0.88 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram ($1.80) | $2.94 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram ($0.85) | $4.11 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram ($2.09) | $6 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram ($1.38) | $3.31 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram ($0.44) | $1.67 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram ($0.81) | $3.31 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram ($5.59) | $14 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram ($1.13) | $1.99 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram ($0.32) | $2.06 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram ($565) | $2,209 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram ($293) | $1,549 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram ($52) | $178 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram ($352) | $1,530 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram ($148) | $1,115 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram ($30) | $111 | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram ($12) | $50 | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram ($593) | $271 | + 119% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram ($187) | $128 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram ($3.81) | $22 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram ($41) | $47 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram ($24) | $44 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram ($69) | $87 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram ($45) | $109 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram ($7,589) | $23,539 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram ($0.67) | $0.64 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram ($13) | $74 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram ($5.69) | $7 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram ($4.74) | $16 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram ($13) | $113 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram ($3.80) | $7 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram ($1.95) | $3.47 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram ($1.52) | $4.91 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram ($0.86) | $3.64 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram ($0.57) | $1.82 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram ($4.23) | $22 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram ($12) | $46 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram ($38) | $205 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram ($2.40) | $12 | - 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram ($1.96) | $5.05 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram ($1.64) | $5.81 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram ($285) | $419 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram ($0.04) | $0.51 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram ($45) | $50 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram ($1.33) | $8 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in United States
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