Cost of living in Armenia compared to Germany
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.95) | €5.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€2.06) | €1.30 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€4.02) | €4.15 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€3.07) | €2.91 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€6.00) | €7 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.18) | €2.82 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.83) | €1.81 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.33) | €1.18 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €7 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.70) | €2.02 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.72) | €1.76 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (€1,424) | €1,820 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (€963) | €1,395 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (€141) | €233 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€955) | €1,184 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€648) | €840 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€76) | €162 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€16) | €31 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€717) | €387 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (€237) | €99 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€18) | €8 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (€26) | €17 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 99% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€136) | €87 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€93) | €41 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€142) | €92 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€335) | €133 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,987) | €29,277 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (€1.33) | €1.71 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (€22) | €50 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 79% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€12) | €9 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€24) | €10 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€47) | €66 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (€5.97) | €4.64 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €2.84 | + 268% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €3.16 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (€4.16) | €2.04 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.73) | €1.66 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €23 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Armenia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€27) | €43 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€20) | €26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€107) | €107 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€95) | €66 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.97) | €4.09 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.51) | €4.49 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€956) | €598 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | €0.13 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€100) | €39 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (€3.16) | €8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,135 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Germany
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