Cost of living in Armenia compared to Hungary
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (1,028 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (2,335 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (598 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (295 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (534 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (254 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (621 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (410 Ft) | 430 Ft | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (132 Ft) | 279 Ft | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (241 Ft) | 250 Ft | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (1,663 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (335 Ft) | 447 Ft | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (94 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 42% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (168,046 Ft) | 308,530 Ft | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (87,131 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (15,451 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (104,761 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (44,142 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (8,860 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (3,660 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (176,382 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (55,655 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 99% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (2,676 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (1,135 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 40% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (12,110 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (7,242 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (20,513 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (13,469 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (2,258,576 Ft) | 6,763,580 Ft | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (199 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (3,865 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (1,694 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (1,412 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (3,780 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (1,130 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (580 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (452 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (255 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (169 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (1,259 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (3,667 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (1,865 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (11,295 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (8,655 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (715 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (583 Ft) | 664 Ft | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (487 Ft) | 508 Ft | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (84,714 Ft) | 173,185 Ft | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (11 Ft) | 32 Ft | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (13,487 Ft) | 11,019 Ft | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (397 Ft) | 1,437 Ft | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Hungary
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