Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (C$11) | C$23 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (C$7) | C$13 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (C$5.08) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (C$2.43) | C$3.17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (C$4.26) | C$5.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (C$3.48) | C$5.37 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (C$5.74) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (C$1.81) | C$5.02 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (C$1.38) | C$3.10 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (C$1.47) | C$3.68 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (C$2.64) | C$3.10 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (C$0.89) | C$2.80 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (C$1,762) | C$2,697 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (C$1,456) | C$2,073 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (C$193) | C$209 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (C$1,516) | C$1,822 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (C$770) | C$1,382 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (C$92) | C$124 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (C$29) | C$70 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (C$644) | C$423 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (C$247) | C$224 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (C$26) | C$14 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (C$16) | C$30 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (C$140) | C$78 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (C$75) | C$59 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (C$173) | C$125 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (C$168) | C$149 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (C$6,729) | C$31,669 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 458Dram (C$1.54) | C$1.64 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (C$33) | C$103 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (C$4.86) | C$13 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (C$10) | C$23 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (C$38) | C$109 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (C$5.61) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (C$5.43) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (C$4.34) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (C$3.92) | C$4.54 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (C$4.12) | C$3.58 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (C$12) | C$30 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (C$37) | C$66 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (C$21) | C$32 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (C$52) | C$165 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (C$81) | C$115 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (C$11) | C$15 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (C$4.11) | C$5.45 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (C$4.11) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (C$1,514) | C$743 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (C$0.05) | C$0.44 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (C$85) | C$66 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (C$5.95) | C$17 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,255 prices entered by 790 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Canada
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