Cost of living in Armenia compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Armenia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.72) | €4.47 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€1.94) | €1.75 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.79) | €5.22 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€2.90) | €1.96 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.66) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.05) | €2.12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.78) | €1.21 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.26) | €1.45 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €14 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.54) | €2.09 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.68) | €0.99 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 17% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Armenia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (€1,366) | €1,084 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (€859) | €728 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (€140) | €179 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€901) | €685 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€611) | €480 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€72) | €147 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €21 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€676) | €375 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (€129) | €125 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€17) | €10 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (€25) | €10 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 116% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Armenia | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€128) | €81 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€88) | €29 | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€134) | €93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€315) | €102 | + 211% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Armenia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,816) | €23,869 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.21) | €1.85 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (€20) | €26 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 78% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Armenia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€11) | €4.48 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€23) | €9 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€45) | €47 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (€8) | €5.03 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €4.18 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €4.13 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (€2.90) | €2.44 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.46) | €2.98 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Armenia | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€25) | €42 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€18) | €17 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€101) | €61 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€90) | €65 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.75) | €4.40 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.31) | €4.70 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€901) | €1,025 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€94) | €44 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.82) | €4.90 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 753 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Greece
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