Cost of living in Armenia compared to Guyana
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
Armenia | Guyana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (1,325 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (1,241 G$) | 1,427 G$ | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (803 G$) | 654 G$ | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (344 G$) | 483 G$ | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 797Dram (424 G$) | 600 G$ | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (292 G$) | 457 G$ | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (821 G$) | 1,054 G$ | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (257 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (200 G$) | 308 G$ | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (250 G$) | 408 G$ | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (1,660 G$) | 2,104 G$ | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (406 G$) | 492 G$ | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (119 G$) | 299 G$ | - 60% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 30% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Armenia | Guyana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (283,008 G$) | 177,107 G$ | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (263,768 G$) | 91,764 G$ | + 187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (40,620 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (204,929 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (99,648 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (11,017 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (3,482 G$) | 11,026 G$ | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (123,431 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (33,658 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (4,229 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (3,373 G$) | 1,290 G$ | + 161% | |
Clothes | + 84% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 84% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Armenia | Guyana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (27,018 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 254% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (13,886 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (27,214 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (26,642 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 13% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Armenia | Guyana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (1,065,692 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (261 G$) | 218 G$ | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (9,416 G$) | 6,395 G$ | + 47% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
Armenia | Guyana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (238 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (2,131 G$) | 600 G$ | + 255% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (5,799 G$) | 4,542 G$ | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (1,066 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (1,332 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (666 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (416 G$) | 771 G$ | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (636 G$) | 480 G$ | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (1,911 G$) | 2,130 G$ | - 10% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 63% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Armenia | Guyana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (4,092 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (1,848 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (7,123 G$) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (18,765 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (3,887 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (936 G$) | 709 G$ | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (458 G$) | 542 G$ | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (239,781 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1499% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (11 G$) | 26 G$ | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (11,491 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 99% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (475 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 16% more expensive than in Guyana
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