Cost of living in Armenia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 101% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (₨953) | ₨386 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (₨753) | ₨353 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (₨356) | ₨170 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (₨186) | ₨60 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (₨362) | ₨97 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (₨277) | ₨44 | + 524% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (₨541) | ₨280 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (₨196) | ₨196 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (₨75) | ₨39 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (₨120) | ₨172 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (₨1,127) | ₨943 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (₨243) | ₨92 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (₨65) | ₨41 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (₨128,436) | ₨45,183 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (₨86,835) | ₨28,092 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (₨12,701) | ₨5,594 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (₨86,171) | ₨27,273 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (₨58,439) | ₨16,237 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (₨6,864) | ₨4,684 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (₨1,421) | ₨771 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (₨64,654) | ₨26,773 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (₨21,336) | ₨11,192 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (₨1,616) | ₨462 | + 250% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (₨2,355) | ₨813 | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 297% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 297% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (₨12,266) | ₨2,548 | + 381% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (₨8,405) | ₨2,614 | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (₨12,801) | ₨4,093 | + 213% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (₨30,172) | ₨2,860 | + 955% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (₨269,393) | ₨1,943,820 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (₨120) | ₨103 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (₨1,940) | ₨1,425 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 291% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 291% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (₨1,078) | ₨96 | + 1021% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (₨2,155) | ₨252 | + 755% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (₨4,266) | ₨1,154 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (₨539) | ₨364 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (₨943) | ₨246 | + 283% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (₨754) | ₨277 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (₨375) | ₨175 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (₨427) | ₨86 | + 396% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (₨1,016) | ₨303 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (₨2,399) | ₨1,435 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (₨1,766) | ₨651 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (₨9,653) | ₨1,802 | + 436% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (₨8,583) | ₨2,158 | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (₨895) | ₨578 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (₨358) | ₨211 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (₨317) | ₨198 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (₨86,206) | ₨44,324 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (₨5.39) | ₨7 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (₨9,002) | ₨1,850 | + 387% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (₨285) | ₨288 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,443 prices entered by 705 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 99% more expensive than in India
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