Cost of living in Armenia compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (C$13) | C$25 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (C$11) | C$15 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (C$5.82) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (C$2.86) | C$3.18 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (C$4.81) | C$5.69 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (C$3.62) | C$5.55 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (C$8) | C$13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (C$3.08) | C$5.27 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (C$1.05) | C$3.98 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (C$1.88) | C$3.88 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (C$17) | C$22 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (C$4.66) | C$3.36 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (C$1.06) | C$2.64 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (C$1,968) | C$2,845 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (C$1,089) | C$2,389 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (C$134) | C$245 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 370,304Dram (C$1,303) | C$2,063 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (C$704) | C$1,623 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,686Dram (C$62) | C$119 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,264Dram (C$22) | C$71 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | C$372 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$180 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (C$27) | C$15 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,500Dram (C$44) | C$31 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 44% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (C$180) | C$87 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (C$78) | C$63 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (C$194) | C$139 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (C$176) | C$163 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$32,341 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (C$1.90) | C$1.64 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (C$34) | C$113 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (C$5.09) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (C$11) | C$29 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (C$49) | C$116 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (C$5.87) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (C$5.68) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (C$4.54) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (C$5.31) | C$4.06 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (C$5.29) | C$3.88 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (C$14) | C$32 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Armenia | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,709Dram (C$38) | C$74 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (C$21) | C$33 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (C$125) | C$164 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (C$105) | C$136 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (C$14) | C$15 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (C$4.97) | C$5.75 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,637Dram (C$5.76) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$730 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (C$0.05) | C$0.60 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,316Dram (C$110) | C$59 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,346Dram (C$4.74) | C$18 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,203 prices entered by 619 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Canada
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