Cost of living in Armenia compared to Estonia
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Armenia | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.85) | €4.15 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€2.01) | €1.24 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.92) | €2.93 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€3.00) | €3.97 | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.85) | €5.52 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.12) | €2.44 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.81) | €1.33 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.30) | €1.49 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €9 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.63) | €2.43 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.70) | €1.01 | - 30% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Armenia | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (€1,389) | €1,447 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (€939) | €800 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (€137) | €323 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€932) | €779 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€632) | €566 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€74) | €204 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €22 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€699) | €347 | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (€231) | €194 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€17) | €9 | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (€25) | €23 | + 11% | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 97% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Armenia | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€133) | €98 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€91) | €34 | + 171% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€138) | €84 | + 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€326) | €121 | + 170% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Armenia | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,914) | €33,491 | - 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.25) | €1.66 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (€21) | €34 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
Armenia | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€12) | €18 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€23) | €24 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€46) | €71 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (€5.83) | €8 | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €6 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (€4.06) | €3.07 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.61) | €3.92 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €32 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
Armenia | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€26) | €42 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€19) | €24 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€104) | €80 | + 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€93) | €88 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€10) | €16 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.88) | €4.66 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.42) | €4.99 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€932) | €589 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€97) | €42 | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.91) | €6 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Estonia
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