Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Armenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (HK$90) | HK$80 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (HK$71) | HK$50 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (HK$34) | HK$39 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (HK$18) | HK$25 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (HK$34) | HK$30 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (HK$26) | HK$25 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (HK$51) | HK$98 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (HK$19) | HK$30 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (HK$7) | HK$20 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (HK$11) | HK$18 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (HK$107) | HK$210 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (HK$23) | HK$16 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (HK$6) | HK$19 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Armenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (HK$12,362) | HK$39,730 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (HK$7,775) | HK$27,196 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (HK$1,265) | HK$1,418 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (HK$8,156) | HK$19,653 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (HK$5,531) | HK$13,702 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (HK$650) | HK$799 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (HK$134) | HK$190 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (HK$6,119) | HK$3,504 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (HK$1,169) | HK$1,032 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (HK$153) | HK$104 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (HK$224) | HK$78 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 122% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Armenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (HK$1,161) | HK$609 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (HK$796) | HK$310 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (HK$1,212) | HK$705 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (HK$2,856) | HK$1,097 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Armenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (HK$25,497) | HK$295,916 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (HK$181) | HK$550 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Armenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (HK$102) | HK$353 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (HK$204) | HK$88 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (HK$404) | HK$493 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (HK$69) | HK$40 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (HK$89) | HK$24 | + 277% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (HK$71) | HK$68 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (HK$26) | HK$19 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (HK$40) | HK$23 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (HK$96) | HK$176 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Armenia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (HK$227) | HK$337 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (HK$167) | HK$199 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (HK$914) | HK$500 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (HK$812) | HK$554 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (HK$85) | HK$165 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (HK$34) | HK$40 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (HK$30) | HK$60 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (HK$8,159) | HK$25,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (HK$0.51) | HK$1.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (HK$852) | HK$634 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (HK$26) | HK$102 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 459 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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