Cost of living in Armenia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (€5.37) | €11 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (€3.59) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (€1.76) | €1.30 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (€3.08) | €4.60 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (€2.52) | €3.30 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (€4.16) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (€1.31) | €2.96 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (€1.00) | €1.90 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (€1.07) | €2.02 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (€1.91) | €2.28 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (€0.64) | €1.25 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (€1,277) | €1,569 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (€1,054) | €1,241 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (€139) | €203 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (€1,098) | €1,007 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (€558) | €756 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (€67) | €102 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (€21) | €28 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (€467) | €388 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (€179) | €89 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (€19) | €7 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (€12) | €14 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (€101) | €97 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (€54) | €34 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (€125) | €93 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€122) | €119 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,874) | €27,613 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (€1.10) | €1.89 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (€24) | €57 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (€3.52) | €4.32 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (€27) | €30 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (€4.07) | €4.31 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (€3.94) | €4.16 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (€3.15) | €3.51 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (€2.84) | €2.64 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (€2.98) | €2.40 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Armenia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (€27) | €47 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (€15) | €23 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (€37) | €65 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (€58) | €53 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (€2.98) | €3.81 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (€3.07) | €7 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,097) | €396 | + 177% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (€0.04) | €0.38 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (€61) | €33 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (€2.23) | €10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,888 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in France
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