Cost of living in Armenia compared to Australia
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (AU$4.48) | AU$18 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (AU$2.61) | AU$5.97 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (AU$1.29) | AU$1.48 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (AU$2.33) | AU$5.42 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (AU$1.11) | AU$4.99 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (AU$2.71) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (AU$1.79) | AU$4.61 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (AU$0.58) | AU$3.20 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (AU$1.05) | AU$5.52 | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (AU$1.46) | AU$2.91 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (AU$0.41) | AU$2.47 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 76% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (AU$733) | AU$3,144 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (AU$380) | AU$2,161 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (AU$67) | AU$291 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (AU$457) | AU$1,971 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (AU$192) | AU$1,506 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (AU$39) | AU$177 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (AU$16) | AU$58 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (AU$769) | AU$494 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (AU$243) | AU$245 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (AU$4.95) | AU$31 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (AU$53) | AU$101 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (AU$32) | AU$66 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (AU$89) | AU$137 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (AU$59) | AU$140 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 79% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 79% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (AU$9,849) | AU$28,179 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (AU$0.87) | AU$1.36 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (AU$17) | AU$159 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (AU$16) | AU$68 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (AU$4.93) | AU$7 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (AU$2.53) | AU$4.67 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (AU$1.97) | AU$7 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (AU$1.11) | AU$3.38 | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (AU$0.74) | AU$3.51 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (AU$5.49) | AU$28 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (AU$16) | AU$56 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (AU$8) | AU$36 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (AU$49) | AU$227 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (AU$38) | AU$91 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (AU$3.12) | AU$17 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (AU$2.54) | AU$4.49 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (AU$2.12) | AU$9 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (AU$369) | AU$663 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (AU$0.05) | AU$0.51 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (AU$59) | AU$70 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (AU$1.73) | AU$35 | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 72% cheaper than in Australia
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