Cost of living in Armenia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram ($11) | $21 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram ($9) | $12 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram ($4.23) | $5.86 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram ($2.21) | $1.11 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram ($4.31) | $5.48 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram ($3.30) | $4.85 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram ($2.33) | $4.32 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram ($0.89) | $2.34 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram ($1.43) | $3.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram ($13) | $18 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram ($2.89) | $2.94 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram ($0.77) | $3.09 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram ($1,553) | $3,187 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram ($977) | $2,455 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram ($159) | $230 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram ($1,024) | $2,236 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram ($695) | $1,659 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram ($82) | $167 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram ($17) | $62 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram ($769) | $247 | + 212% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram ($147) | $152 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram ($19) | $15 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram ($28) | $35 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 110% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram ($146) | $59 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram ($100) | $51 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram ($152) | $105 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram ($359) | $141 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram ($3,202) | $30,967 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram ($1.37) | $0.94 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram ($23) | $86 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram ($13) | $9 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram ($26) | $24 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram ($51) | $169 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram ($9) | $9 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram ($11) | $5.31 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram ($9) | $7 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram ($3.29) | $5.13 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram ($5.07) | $2.42 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram ($12) | $30 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Armenia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram ($29) | $60 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram ($21) | $30 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram ($115) | $216 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram ($102) | $104 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram ($4.26) | $5.91 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram ($3.76) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram ($1,025) | $489 | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram ($0.06) | $0.55 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram ($107) | $73 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram ($3.20) | $11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,295 prices entered by 1,918 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in United States
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