Cost of living in Armenia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (67元) | 36元 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (57元) | 37元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (30元) | 13元 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (15元) | 15元 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (25元) | 15元 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (19元) | 11元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (42元) | 51元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (5.44元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (10元) | 6元 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (87元) | 89元 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (24元) | 8元 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (5.50元) | 12元 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (10,214元) | 15,701元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (5,651元) | 7,613元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (695元) | 474元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram (7,539元) | 6,823元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (3,653元) | 3,937元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram (274元) | 313元 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram (104元) | 101元 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,340元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 542元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (140元) | 35元 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (46元) | 48元 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (933元) | 415元 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (405元) | 280元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (1,005元) | 574元 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (913元) | 717元 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 152,522元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (10元) | 8元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (179元) | 245元 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (26元) | 41元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (55元) | 45元 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (256元) | 111元 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (30元) | 47元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (29元) | 44元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (24元) | 32元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (28元) | 9元 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (27元) | 12元 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (73元) | 79元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Armenia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (245元) | 225元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (108元) | 110元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (649元) | 481元 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (546元) | 253元 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (73元) | 74元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (26元) | 27元 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram (29元) | 12元 | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,708元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.27元) | 1.19元 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (554元) | 411元 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram (45元) | 25元 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,269 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 5% more expensive than in China
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