Cost of living in Armenia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram ($5.46) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram ($3.74) | $2.78 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram ($1.79) | $1.06 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram ($3.13) | $2.37 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram ($2.56) | $1.09 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram ($4.22) | $3.80 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram ($1.33) | $2.06 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram ($1.02) | $1.20 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram ($1.08) | $1.51 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram ($9) | $14 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram ($1.95) | $1.98 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram ($0.65) | $0.98 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 79% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram ($1,298) | $729 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram ($1,072) | $407 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram ($142) | $62 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram ($1,116) | $504 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram ($567) | $272 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram ($68) | $45 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram ($21) | $26 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram ($474) | $368 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram ($182) | $147 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram ($19) | $7 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram ($12) | $7 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram ($103) | $56 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram ($55) | $44 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram ($127) | $107 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram ($124) | $90 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram ($4,956) | $19,943 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 458Dram ($1.14) | $0.97 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram ($24) | $21 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram ($3.58) | $5.25 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram ($28) | $34 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram ($4.13) | $5.28 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram ($4.00) | $3.98 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram ($3.20) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram ($2.89) | $1.92 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram ($3.03) | $1.65 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| Armenia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram ($27) | $18 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram ($16) | $11 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram ($38) | $68 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram ($59) | $47 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram ($3.03) | $3.33 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram ($3.02) | $1.98 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram ($1,115) | $893 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram ($0.04) | $0.22 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram ($62) | $44 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram ($4.38) | $4.05 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,763 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 14% more expensive than in Ecuador
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