Cost of living in Armenia compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.71) | €6 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€1.93) | €1.79 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.78) | €5.48 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€2.89) | €3.17 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.64) | €8 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.05) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.78) | €1.89 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.25) | €1.31 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €10 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.54) | €3.29 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.68) | €2.55 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (€1,362) | €1,510 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (€857) | €959 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (€139) | €223 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€898) | €1,355 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€609) | €790 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€72) | €111 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €28 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€674) | €200 | + 237% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (€129) | €80 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€17) | €14 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (€25) | €15 | + 69% | |
Clothes | + 92% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 92% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€128) | €100 | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€88) | €32 | + 175% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€133) | €101 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€315) | €90 | + 250% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,809) | €37,989 | - 93% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.20) | €1.60 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (€20) | €59 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€22) | €13 | + 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€44) | €152 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (€8) | €5.00 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €4.03 | + 144% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €6 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (€2.89) | €2.39 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.45) | €2.33 | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €29 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Armenia | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€25) | €47 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€18) | €22 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€101) | €200 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€89) | €63 | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€9) | €15 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.74) | €5.73 | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.30) | €5.33 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€899) | €689 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | €0.10 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€94) | €46 | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.81) | €6 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Austria
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