- 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 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,051Dram ($4.22) | $8 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,075Dram ($2.21) | $4.57 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 429Dram ($0.88) | $0.89 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,005Dram ($2.07) | $3.18 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 360Dram ($0.74) | $4.04 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,203Dram ($2.47) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 495Dram ($1.02) | $3.34 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 176Dram ($0.36) | $1.60 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 396Dram ($0.82) | $3.35 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,551Dram ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 539Dram ($1.11) | $1.92 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249Dram ($0.51) | $2.13 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 250,000Dram ($514) | $2,038 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 149,296Dram ($307) | $1,572 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 26,079Dram ($54) | $177 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 173,648Dram ($357) | $1,574 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 95,992Dram ($197) | $1,125 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 22,443Dram ($46) | $123 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,401Dram ($15) | $48 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 266,020Dram ($547) | $334 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 97,983Dram ($202) | $118 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,178Dram ($13) | $11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,219Dram ($4.56) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 23,092Dram ($47) | $47 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,286Dram ($48) | $45 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,094Dram ($95) | $85 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,229Dram ($93) | $115 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,645,960Dram ($17,783) | $22,270 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 435Dram ($0.89) | $0.77 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,764Dram ($18) | $85 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 65% 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 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,559Dram ($3.21) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,372Dram ($2.82) | $3.51 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,179Dram ($2.43) | $5.08 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 508Dram ($1.05) | $3.44 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 743Dram ($1.53) | $1.86 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,930Dram ($3.97) | $20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,825Dram ($16) | $44 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,992Dram ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000Dram ($21) | $172 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,291Dram ($31) | $79 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,841Dram ($5.84) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,307Dram ($2.69) | $4.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 899Dram ($1.85) | $5.86 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 309,490Dram ($637) | $427 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19Dram ($0.04) | $0.34 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 27,947Dram ($57) | $54 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 582Dram ($1.20) | $8 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in United States
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