Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,762Dram (HK$60) | HK$83 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (HK$66) | HK$39 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (HK$17) | HK$45 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 551Dram (HK$9) | HK$23 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 980Dram (HK$16) | HK$28 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 496Dram (HK$8) | HK$22 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (HK$18) | HK$94 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 259Dram (HK$4.13) | HK$15 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (HK$7) | HK$17 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (HK$47) | HK$220 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (HK$9) | HK$13 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (HK$2.55) | HK$17 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 84% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (HK$4,771) | HK$43,081 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (HK$2,464) | HK$30,893 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (HK$437) | HK$1,361 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (HK$2,872) | HK$23,195 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (HK$1,248) | HK$14,012 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (HK$234) | HK$1,084 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (HK$103) | HK$136 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (HK$4,988) | HK$4,745 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (HK$1,574) | HK$1,231 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (HK$76) | HK$71 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (HK$32) | HK$88 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (HK$342) | HK$678 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (HK$205) | HK$312 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (HK$580) | HK$730 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (HK$381) | HK$1,103 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (HK$63,871) | HK$250,869 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (HK$5.69) | HK$16 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,242Dram (HK$100) | HK$531 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (HK$48) | HK$41 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (HK$40) | HK$280 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,035Dram (HK$176) | HK$400 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (HK$32) | HK$58 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 750Dram (HK$12) | HK$42 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (HK$13) | HK$55 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (HK$7) | HK$12 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (HK$4.79) | HK$25 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (HK$36) | HK$252 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (HK$104) | HK$358 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (HK$53) | HK$191 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (HK$240) | HK$530 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (HK$245) | HK$803 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (HK$20) | HK$113 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (HK$16) | HK$43 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 807Dram (HK$13) | HK$66 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (HK$2,396) | HK$3,417 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (HK$0.32) | HK$1.63 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (HK$381) | HK$782 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 688Dram (HK$11) | HK$60 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,423 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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