Cost of living in Armenia compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (AU$18) | AU$24 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (AU$3.45) | AU$1.95 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (AU$5.16) | AU$5.93 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (AU$3.66) | AU$4.94 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (AU$1.39) | AU$3.79 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (AU$2.24) | AU$7 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (AU$4.53) | AU$3.87 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (AU$1.21) | AU$2.22 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (AU$2,392) | AU$3,978 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (AU$1,617) | AU$2,789 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (AU$237) | AU$243 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (AU$1,605) | AU$2,790 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (AU$1,088) | AU$2,047 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (AU$128) | AU$195 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (AU$26) | AU$65 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (AU$1,204) | AU$640 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (AU$397) | AU$260 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (AU$30) | AU$15 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (AU$44) | AU$40 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 88% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (AU$228) | AU$122 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (AU$157) | AU$91 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (AU$238) | AU$163 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (AU$562) | AU$176 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (AU$5,016) | AU$40,654 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (AU$2.15) | AU$1.96 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (AU$36) | AU$152 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 75% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (AU$20) | AU$8 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (AU$40) | AU$23 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (AU$79) | AU$85 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (AU$18) | AU$4.98 | + 252% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (AU$7) | AU$4.26 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (AU$8) | AU$4.31 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (AU$19) | AU$39 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Armenia | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (AU$45) | AU$78 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (AU$33) | AU$46 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (AU$180) | AU$257 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (AU$160) | AU$140 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (AU$7) | AU$5.44 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (AU$5.89) | AU$13 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (AU$1,605) | AU$898 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (AU$0.10) | AU$0.76 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (AU$168) | AU$87 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (AU$5.02) | AU$46 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,561 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Australia
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