Cost of living in Armenia compared to Ecuador
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram ($9) | $11 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram ($8) | $7 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram ($4.26) | $2.95 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram ($2.10) | $1.11 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram ($3.52) | $2.48 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram ($2.65) | $1.37 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram ($5.99) | $5.05 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram ($2.25) | $1.83 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram ($0.77) | $1.33 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram ($1.38) | $1.81 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram ($12) | $13 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram ($3.42) | $2.24 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram ($0.78) | $1.13 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 50% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram ($1,441) | $811 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram ($798) | $464 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram ($98) | $52 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 412,781Dram ($1,064) | $533 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram ($515) | $318 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000Dram ($39) | $43 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,711Dram ($15) | $22 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $397 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $140 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram ($20) | $8 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram ($6) | $10 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 56% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram ($132) | $63 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram ($57) | $41 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram ($142) | $111 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram ($129) | $87 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $21,812 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram ($1.39) | $1.17 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram ($25) | $27 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram ($3.73) | $6 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram ($8) | $9 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram ($36) | $46 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram ($4.30) | $5.31 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram ($4.16) | $4.55 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram ($3.33) | $6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram ($3.89) | $2.60 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram ($3.87) | $2.16 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram ($10) | $12 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 6% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram ($35) | $22 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram ($15) | $13 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram ($92) | $43 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram ($77) | $47 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram ($10) | $11 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram ($3.64) | $3.64 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,596Dram ($4.11) | $2.38 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $616 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram ($0.04) | $0.25 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram ($78) | $48 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,474Dram ($6) | $4.78 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,005 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2024.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 18% more expensive than in Ecuador
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