Cost of living in Armenia compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Armenia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (COL$48,094) | COL$33,663 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (COL$38,020) | COL$27,275 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (COL$17,977) | COL$11,115 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (COL$9,367) | COL$4,898 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (COL$18,290) | COL$10,527 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (COL$13,998) | COL$4,279 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (COL$27,309) | COL$13,858 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (COL$9,916) | COL$9,468 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (COL$3,772) | COL$4,518 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (COL$6,068) | COL$4,059 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (COL$56,879) | COL$51,410 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (COL$12,281) | COL$7,094 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (COL$3,287) | COL$3,594 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 108% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Armenia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (COL$6,483,961) | COL$3,559,010 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (COL$4,383,779) | COL$2,084,320 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (COL$641,219) | COL$351,576 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (COL$4,350,269) | COL$1,996,390 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (COL$2,950,249) | COL$1,440,500 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (COL$346,502) | COL$233,653 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (COL$71,719) | COL$69,721 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (COL$3,264,007) | COL$1,384,870 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (COL$1,077,122) | COL$415,109 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (COL$81,600) | COL$24,613 | + 232% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (COL$118,869) | COL$16,273 | + 630% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 194% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Armenia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (COL$619,258) | COL$232,008 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (COL$424,321) | COL$134,909 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (COL$646,232) | COL$384,606 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (COL$1,523,203) | COL$302,864 | + 403% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Armenia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (COL$13,600,029) | COL$74,633,500 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (COL$6,076) | COL$4,142 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (COL$97,920) | COL$154,644 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 164% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Armenia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (COL$54,400) | COL$22,191 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (COL$108,800) | COL$26,059 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (COL$215,342) | COL$112,618 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (COL$27,200) | COL$25,781 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (COL$47,600) | COL$14,567 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (COL$38,080) | COL$18,171 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (COL$18,957) | COL$8,000 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (COL$21,534) | COL$7,421 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (COL$51,305) | COL$32,831 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 114% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Armenia | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (COL$121,087) | COL$64,459 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (COL$89,162) | COL$31,400 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (COL$487,342) | COL$144,659 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (COL$433,290) | COL$143,439 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (COL$45,187) | COL$37,094 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (COL$18,087) | COL$10,467 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (COL$15,979) | COL$6,218 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (COL$4,352,009) | COL$2,503,600 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (COL$272) | COL$266 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (COL$454,467) | COL$143,121 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (COL$14,390) | COL$9,848 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,081 prices entered by 601 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 57% more expensive than in Colombia
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