Cost of living in Armenia compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (€3.90) | €5.58 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (€1.92) | €1.41 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (€3.23) | €3.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (€2.43) | €3.03 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (€5.49) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (€2.06) | €2.55 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (€0.70) | €2.04 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (€1.26) | €2.11 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (€11) | €8 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (€3.13) | €3.18 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (€0.71) | €2.08 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (€1,320) | €1,498 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (€730) | €1,284 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (€90) | €247 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (€974) | €910 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (€472) | €741 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (€35) | €172 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (€13) | €50 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €302 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €110 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€18) | €17 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (€5.90) | €12 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 22% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (€121) | €94 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (€52) | €42 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (€130) | €101 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€118) | €129 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €31,127 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (€1.28) | €1.72 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (€23) | €51 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.41) | €12 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (€33) | €32 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€3.94) | €5.29 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (€3.81) | €5.14 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (€3.05) | €4.92 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (€3.56) | €2.08 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (€3.55) | €4.00 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (€9) | €27 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Armenia | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (€32) | €45 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (€84) | €90 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (€71) | €94 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (€9) | €12 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (€3.33) | €3.76 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (€3.77) | €5.02 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €561 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (€0.04) | €0.25 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (€72) | €31 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (€5.84) | €9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 463 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Belgium
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