Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hong Kong
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (HK$27) | HK$79 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (HK$62) | HK$38 | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (HK$16) | HK$43 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (HK$8) | HK$24 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 752Dram (HK$11) | HK$30 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (HK$7) | HK$24 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (HK$16) | HK$94 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (HK$11) | HK$27 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (HK$3.48) | HK$18 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (HK$6) | HK$18 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (HK$44) | HK$228 | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (HK$9) | HK$16 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (HK$2.49) | HK$19 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 86% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 86% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (HK$4,428) | HK$42,886 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (HK$2,296) | HK$30,303 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (HK$407) | HK$1,785 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (HK$2,761) | HK$22,986 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (HK$1,163) | HK$15,433 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (HK$233) | HK$1,480 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (HK$96) | HK$144 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (HK$4,648) | HK$5,101 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (HK$1,467) | HK$1,193 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (HK$71) | HK$70 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (HK$30) | HK$93 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (HK$319) | HK$745 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (HK$191) | HK$309 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (HK$541) | HK$724 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (HK$355) | HK$1,276 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 75% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (HK$59,516) | HK$232,888 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (HK$5.23) | HK$17 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (HK$102) | HK$609 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 69% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (HK$45) | HK$56 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (HK$37) | HK$146 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (HK$100) | HK$450 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (HK$30) | HK$66 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (HK$15) | HK$44 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (HK$12) | HK$52 | - 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (HK$7) | HK$18 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (HK$4.46) | HK$22 | - 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (HK$33) | HK$283 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (HK$97) | HK$335 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (HK$49) | HK$195 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (HK$298) | HK$1,018 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (HK$228) | HK$862 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (HK$19) | HK$103 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (HK$15) | HK$46 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (HK$13) | HK$68 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (HK$2,232) | HK$3,559 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (HK$0.30) | HK$1.17 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (HK$355) | HK$876 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (HK$10) | HK$62 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 77% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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