Cost of living in Armenia compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 76% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Armenia | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (6 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (5.88 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (3.81 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (1.63 CUC) | 3.38 CUC | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797Dram (2.01 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (1.39 CUC) | 4.49 CUC | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (3.89 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (1.22 CUC) | 10 CUC | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (0.95 CUC) | 5.50 CUC | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (1.18 CUC) | 5.74 CUC | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (8 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (1.92 CUC) | 4.75 CUC | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (0.56 CUC) | 3.06 CUC | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Armenia | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (1,342 CUC) | 2,548 CUC | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (1,250 CUC) | 2,650 CUC | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (193 CUC) | 261 CUC | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (971 CUC) | 2,314 CUC | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (472 CUC) | 2,620 CUC | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (52 CUC) | 118 CUC | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (17 CUC) | 40 CUC | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (585 CUC) | 671 CUC | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (160 CUC) | 161 CUC | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (20 CUC) | 18 CUC | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (16 CUC) | 65 CUC | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 28% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Armenia | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (128 CUC) | 60 CUC | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (66 CUC) | 52 CUC | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (129 CUC) | 112 CUC | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (126 CUC) | 190 CUC | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Armenia | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (5,052 CUC) | 71,138 CUC | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (1.24 CUC) | 1.68 CUC | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (45 CUC) | 93 CUC | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Armenia | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (1.13 CUC) | 14 CUC | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (10 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (27 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (5.05 CUC) | 18 CUC | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (6 CUC) | 5.32 CUC | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (3.16 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (1.97 CUC) | 4.97 CUC | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (3.02 CUC) | 4.16 CUC | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (9 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Armenia | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (19 CUC) | 63 CUC | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (9 CUC) | 80 CUC | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (34 CUC) | 100 CUC | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (89 CUC) | 73 CUC | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (18 CUC) | 11 CUC | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (4.44 CUC) | 3.37 CUC | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (2.17 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (1,137 CUC) | 971 CUC | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.05 CUC) | 0.81 CUC | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (54 CUC) | 46 CUC | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (2.25 CUC) | 19 CUC | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,308 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Cuba
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