Cost of living in Armenia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,592Dram (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,296Dram (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (AU$5.78) | AU$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 621Dram (AU$2.29) | AU$1.61 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 757Dram (AU$2.78) | AU$5.88 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 552Dram (AU$2.03) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (AU$5.96) | AU$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (AU$1.78) | AU$4.37 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (AU$1.39) | AU$3.17 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 538Dram (AU$1.98) | AU$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,547Dram (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 656Dram (AU$2.41) | AU$3.37 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (AU$0.87) | AU$2.57 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 558,591Dram (AU$2,055) | AU$2,999 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 321,726Dram (AU$1,183) | AU$2,129 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,470Dram (AU$193) | AU$280 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000Dram (AU$1,103) | AU$2,038 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 157,989Dram (AU$581) | AU$1,525 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,302Dram (AU$42) | AU$175 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,415Dram (AU$20) | AU$72 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (AU$971) | AU$552 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (AU$331) | AU$251 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 88% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (AU$331) | AU$114 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (AU$129) | AU$74 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (AU$214) | AU$153 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (AU$157) | AU$168 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (AU$45,242) | AU$31,985 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 511Dram (AU$1.88) | AU$1.97 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,298Dram (AU$23) | AU$157 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (AU$1.84) | AU$10 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (AU$3.68) | AU$16 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (AU$37) | AU$74 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (AU$4.18) | AU$4.91 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (AU$3.68) | AU$5.52 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 766Dram (AU$2.82) | AU$3.39 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (AU$4.41) | AU$3.43 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,910Dram (AU$11) | AU$32 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (AU$40) | AU$65 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,617Dram (AU$13) | AU$39 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,294Dram (AU$49) | AU$225 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (AU$72) | AU$107 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (AU$9) | AU$19 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,324Dram (AU$4.87) | AU$5.01 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800Dram (AU$2.94) | AU$10 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (AU$1,471) | AU$717 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (AU$0.08) | AU$0.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,391Dram (AU$75) | AU$76 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 868Dram (AU$3.19) | AU$42 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,358 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Australia
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