Cost of living in Armenia compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Botswana | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,871Dram (P118) | P76 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (P100) | P61 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (P26) | P21 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 551Dram (P13) | P13 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 980Dram (P24) | P46 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 496Dram (P12) | P16 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (P27) | P32 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (P18) | P20 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 259Dram (P6) | P8 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (P10) | P16 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (P71) | P95 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (P14) | P16 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (P3.87) | P5.97 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (P7,240) | P12,988 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (P3,739) | P12,248 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (P663) | P1,637 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (P4,359) | P12,000 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (P1,894) | P4,899 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (P355) | P942 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (P157) | P906 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (P7,570) | P6,000 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (P2,389) | P1,277 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (P115) | P73 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (P49) | P50 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (P520) | P494 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (P311) | P706 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (P880) | P708 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (P578) | P613 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (P96,933) | P400,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (P9) | P10 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,785Dram (P140) | P268 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (P73) | P50 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (P61) | P138 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,035Dram (P267) | P219 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (P48) | P30 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 750Dram (P18) | P19 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (P19) | P48 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (P11) | P20 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (P7) | P20 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (P54) | P107 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (P157) | P119 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (P80) | P100 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (P364) | P240 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (P371) | P500 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (P31) | P80 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (P25) | P53 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 807Dram (P20) | P17 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (P3,636) | P10,343 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (P0.48) | P1.01 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (P579) | P607 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 688Dram (P17) | P47 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.02424
BWP
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AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Botswana
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