Cost of living in Armenia compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Armenia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (RD$ 477) | RD$ 924 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (RD$ 322) | RD$ 429 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (RD$ 215) | RD$ 192 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (RD$ 106) | RD$ 70 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (RD$ 185) | RD$ 119 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (RD$ 151) | RD$ 80 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (RD$ 249) | RD$ 255 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (RD$ 79) | RD$ 162 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (RD$ 60) | RD$ 88 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (RD$ 64) | RD$ 157 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (RD$ 471) | RD$ 750 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (RD$ 115) | RD$ 78 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (RD$ 38) | RD$ 48 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 58% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Armenia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (RD$ 76,580) | RD$ 52,795 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (RD$ 63,249) | RD$ 24,788 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (RD$ 8,365) | RD$ 3,841 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (RD$ 65,873) | RD$ 24,946 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (RD$ 33,454) | RD$ 14,018 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (RD$ 4,019) | RD$ 2,086 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (RD$ 1,242) | RD$ 1,469 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (RD$ 27,992) | RD$ 26,888 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (RD$ 10,727) | RD$ 7,267 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (RD$ 1,123) | RD$ 316 | + 255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (RD$ 706) | RD$ 1,272 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 60% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Armenia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (RD$ 6,071) | RD$ 2,834 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (RD$ 3,243) | RD$ 2,085 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (RD$ 7,505) | RD$ 5,169 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (RD$ 7,310) | RD$ 6,388 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Armenia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (RD$ 292,393) | RD$ 878,116 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (RD$ 66) | RD$ 100 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (RD$ 1,433) | RD$ 2,700 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Armenia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (RD$ 211) | RD$ 346 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (RD$ 439) | RD$ 626 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (RD$ 1,645) | RD$ 1,808 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (RD$ 244) | RD$ 469 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (RD$ 236) | RD$ 151 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (RD$ 189) | RD$ 255 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (RD$ 170) | RD$ 144 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (RD$ 179) | RD$ 162 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (RD$ 581) | RD$ 848 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 15% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Armenia | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (RD$ 1,614) | RD$ 1,105 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (RD$ 925) | RD$ 647 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (RD$ 2,238) | RD$ 1,827 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (RD$ 3,506) | RD$ 3,110 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (RD$ 472) | RD$ 504 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (RD$ 179) | RD$ 219 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (RD$ 184) | RD$ 189 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (RD$ 65,788) | RD$ 22,938 | + 187% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (RD$ 2.19) | RD$ 9 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (RD$ 3,674) | RD$ 3,346 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (RD$ 134) | RD$ 284 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,270 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.14620
DOP
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Dominican Republic
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 35% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 46% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 24% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Albania is 4% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Argentina is 17% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Dominican Republic