Cost of living in Armenia compared to Chile
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (CH$4,917) | CH$12,884 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (CH$4,607) | CH$6,316 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (CH$2,981) | CH$2,940 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (CH$1,275) | CH$1,018 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 797Dram (CH$1,575) | CH$2,703 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (CH$1,085) | CH$1,382 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (CH$3,048) | CH$5,067 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (CH$953) | CH$1,468 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (CH$743) | CH$1,014 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (CH$928) | CH$1,125 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (CH$6,163) | CH$6,993 | - 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (CH$1,506) | CH$1,906 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (CH$441) | CH$657 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 35% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (CH$1,050,400) | CH$848,703 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (CH$978,988) | CH$539,441 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (CH$150,762) | CH$68,305 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (CH$760,604) | CH$533,205 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (CH$369,849) | CH$357,369 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (CH$40,891) | CH$46,727 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (CH$12,924) | CH$15,750 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (CH$458,119) | CH$249,207 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (CH$124,925) | CH$81,600 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (CH$15,697) | CH$8,836 | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (CH$12,521) | CH$7,745 | + 62% | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 91% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (CH$100,278) | CH$43,443 | + 131% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (CH$51,539) | CH$26,477 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (CH$101,008) | CH$61,070 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (CH$98,884) | CH$73,243 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (CH$3,955,372) | CH$14,741,500 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (CH$967) | CH$1,218 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (CH$34,948) | CH$42,779 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (CH$884) | CH$3,945 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (CH$7,911) | CH$9,804 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (CH$21,525) | CH$44,158 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (CH$3,955) | CH$4,308 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (CH$4,944) | CH$4,036 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (CH$2,472) | CH$4,110 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (CH$1,543) | CH$2,288 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (CH$2,362) | CH$2,223 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (CH$7,094) | CH$13,476 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Chile | ||||
Armenia | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (CH$15,189) | CH$27,114 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (CH$6,861) | CH$10,085 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (CH$26,436) | CH$22,246 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (CH$69,648) | CH$45,968 | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (CH$14,427) | CH$8,132 | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (CH$3,473) | CH$3,643 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (CH$1,701) | CH$2,884 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (CH$889,959) | CH$599,529 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (CH$40) | CH$171 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (CH$42,650) | CH$40,846 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (CH$1,765) | CH$4,305 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Chile
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