Cost of living in Armenia compared to Guatemala
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 5% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (Q89) | Q93 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (Q70) | Q54 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (Q33) | Q31 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (Q17) | Q17 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (Q34) | Q21 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (Q26) | Q14 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (Q50) | Q47 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (Q18) | Q19 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (Q7) | Q16 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (Q11) | Q15 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (Q105) | Q95 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (Q23) | Q16 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (Q6) | Q11 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (Q12,160) | Q8,377 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (Q7,648) | Q5,090 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (Q1,244) | Q568 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (Q8,022) | Q5,603 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (Q5,441) | Q3,536 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (Q639) | Q750 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (Q132) | Q265 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (Q6,019) | Q2,474 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (Q1,150) | Q1,056 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (Q150) | Q170 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (Q220) | Q120 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (Q1,142) | Q536 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (Q782) | Q476 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (Q1,192) | Q924 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (Q2,809) | Q1,084 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (Q25,080) | Q184,363 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (Q11) | Q11 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (Q178) | Q337 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (Q100) | Q40 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (Q201) | Q187 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (Q397) | Q302 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (Q68) | Q75 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (Q88) | Q47 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (Q70) | Q58 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (Q26) | Q24 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (Q40) | Q19 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (Q95) | Q151 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 11% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Armenia | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (Q223) | Q169 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (Q164) | Q105 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (Q899) | Q366 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (Q799) | Q389 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (Q83) | Q86 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (Q33) | Q43 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (Q29) | Q27 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (Q8,026) | Q7,094 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (Q0.50) | Q2.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (Q838) | Q687 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (Q25) | Q29 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 590 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 5% more expensive than in Guatemala
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