Cost of living in Armenia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (R$ 40) | R$ 36 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (R$ 27) | R$ 35 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (R$ 9) | R$ 5.30 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (R$ 21) | R$ 25 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (R$ 5.00) | R$ 5.74 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (R$ 5.33) | R$ 5.89 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (R$ 47) | R$ 43 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (R$ 3.21) | R$ 4.89 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (R$ 6,381) | R$ 3,831 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (R$ 5,270) | R$ 2,510 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (R$ 697) | R$ 658 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (R$ 5,489) | R$ 2,686 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (R$ 2,788) | R$ 1,675 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (R$ 335) | R$ 611 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (R$ 103) | R$ 93 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (R$ 2,332) | R$ 1,969 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (R$ 894) | R$ 660 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (R$ 94) | R$ 29 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (R$ 59) | R$ 21 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (R$ 506) | R$ 256 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (R$ 270) | R$ 249 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (R$ 625) | R$ 401 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (R$ 609) | R$ 322 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (R$ 24,363) | R$ 116,714 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 485Dram (R$ 5.91) | R$ 5.58 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (R$ 119) | R$ 232 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (R$ 37) | R$ 44 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (R$ 137) | R$ 257 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (R$ 15) | R$ 5.74 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (R$ 43) | R$ 56 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Armenia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (R$ 135) | R$ 108 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (R$ 77) | R$ 63 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (R$ 187) | R$ 250 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (R$ 292) | R$ 215 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (R$ 39) | R$ 32 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (R$ 5,482) | R$ 4,237 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (R$ 0.18) | R$ 1.18 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (R$ 306) | R$ 128 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,285 prices entered by 1,749 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Brazil
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