Cost of living in Armenia compared to Vietnam
Currency:
Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Armenia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,926Dram (177,614 ₫) | 52,492 ₫ | + 238% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (141,417 ₫) | 99,365 ₫ | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,333Dram (80,936 ₫) | 44,193 ₫ | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (39,147 ₫) | 36,414 ₫ | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 783Dram (47,506 ₫) | 40,896 ₫ | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 785Dram (47,666 ₫) | 30,220 ₫ | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,532Dram (92,986 ₫) | 125,960 ₫ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (29,252 ₫) | 79,338 ₫ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (22,803 ₫) | 33,925 ₫ | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 464Dram (28,197 ₫) | 21,577 ₫ | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (189,164 ₫) | 202,188 ₫ | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (46,223 ₫) | 37,663 ₫ | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 244Dram (14,806 ₫) | 29,283 ₫ | - 49% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Armenia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 492,827Dram (29,916,837 ₫) | 30,017,800 ₫ | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,838Dram (28,885,527 ₫) | 14,948,500 ₫ | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (4,627,592 ₫) | 7,143,900 ₫ | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 388,400Dram (23,577,644 ₫) | 12,023,000 ₫ | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,717Dram (11,516,683 ₫) | 7,174,960 ₫ | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,371Dram (1,661,526 ₫) | 1,781,460 ₫ | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (396,688 ₫) | 281,377 ₫ | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (14,061,843 ₫) | 3,206,280 ₫ | + 339% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 54,871Dram (3,330,889 ₫) | 1,775,250 ₫ | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (481,829 ₫) | 185,000 ₫ | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (384,322 ₫) | 139,618 ₫ | + 175% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 87% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Armenia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (3,078,018 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 199% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (1,581,966 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (3,100,412 ₫) | 2,198,030 ₫ | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (3,035,227 ₫) | 2,346,150 ₫ | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 9% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Armenia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (121,409,082 ₫) | 1,030,730,000 ₫ | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (29,683 ₫) | 26,913 ₫ | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (1,072,722 ₫) | 143,358 ₫ | + 648% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Vietnam | ||||
Armenia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (27,128 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (242,818 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (660,702 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (121,409 ₫) | 160,000 ₫ | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (151,761 ₫) | 87,500 ₫ | + 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (75,882 ₫) | 80,000 ₫ | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (47,347 ₫) | 31,443 ₫ | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (72,487 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | + 128% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (217,743 ₫) | 102,468 ₫ | + 112% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 112% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Armenia | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (466,225 ₫) | 378,508 ₫ | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (210,582 ₫) | 184,353 ₫ | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (811,444 ₫) | 366,238 ₫ | + 122% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (2,137,814 ₫) | 623,918 ₫ | + 243% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (442,818 ₫) | 151,824 ₫ | + 192% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (106,612 ₫) | 49,360 ₫ | + 116% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,039Dram (63,084 ₫) | 24,450 ₫ | + 158% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (27,317,043 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 118% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (1,214 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (1,309,118 ₫) | 647,776 ₫ | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 893Dram (54,239 ₫) | 30,000 ₫ | + 81% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
60.705
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Cost of living in Armenia is 27% more expensive than in Vietnam
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