Cost of living in Armenia compared to Finland
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.71) | €5.14 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€1.93) | €1.12 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.78) | €2.77 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€2.89) | €2.46 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.64) | €3.08 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.05) | €1.38 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.78) | €0.96 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.25) | €1.91 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.54) | €2.43 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.68) | €1.07 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 31% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (€1,362) | €1,100 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (€857) | €751 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (€139) | €59 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€898) | €721 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€609) | €504 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€72) | €36 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €11 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€674) | €325 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (€129) | €83 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€17) | €4.85 | + 247% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (€25) | €23 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 183% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€128) | €63 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€88) | €22 | + 290% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€133) | €63 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€315) | €80 | + 294% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,809) | €22,420 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.20) | €1.66 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (€20) | €50 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 106% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€11) | €5.49 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€22) | €9 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€44) | €41 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (€8) | €3.35 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €3.49 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €2.43 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (€2.89) | €1.00 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.45) | €1.55 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €20 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 23% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Armenia | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€25) | €28 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€18) | €25 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€101) | €47 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€89) | €57 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.74) | €3.83 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.30) | €6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€899) | €409 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | €0.09 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€94) | €32 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.81) | €9 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 757 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Finland
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