Cost of living in Armenia compared to Botswana
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Armenia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (P80) | P89 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (P75) | P70 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (P49) | P26 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (P21) | P21 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 797Dram (P26) | P36 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (P18) | P20 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (P50) | P42 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (P16) | P17 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (P12) | P27 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (P15) | P23 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (P101) | P77 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (P25) | P23 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (P7) | P14 | - 48% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 53% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Armenia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (P17,174) | P5,000 | + 243% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (P16,007) | P7,000 | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (P2,465) | P639 | + 286% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (P12,436) | P9,000 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (P6,047) | P7,500 | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (P669) | P483 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (P211) | P578 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (P7,490) | P3,782 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (P2,043) | P1,578 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (P257) | P76 | + 239% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (P205) | P50 | + 309% | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 130% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Armenia | Botswana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (P1,640) | P461 | + 256% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (P843) | P336 | + 151% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (P1,651) | P918 | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (P1,617) | P1,513 | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Botswana | ||||
Armenia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (P64,671) | P200,000 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (P16) | P16 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (P571) | P1,000 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 28% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 28% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Armenia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (P14) | P150 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (P129) | P70 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (P352) | P209 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (P65) | P28 | + 131% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (P81) | P29 | + 181% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (P40) | P35 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (P25) | P31 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (P39) | P20 | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (P116) | P89 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 76% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
Armenia | Botswana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (P248) | P270 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (P112) | P261 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (P432) | P250 | + 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (P1,139) | P256 | + 344% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (P236) | P51 | + 360% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (P57) | P37 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (P28) | P28 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (P14,551) | P800 | + 1719% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (P0.65) | P2.52 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (P697) | P509 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (P29) | P54 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 9% more expensive than in Botswana
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