Cost of living in Armenia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (₨695) | ₨384 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (₨469) | ₨353 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (₨314) | ₨173 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (₨154) | ₨58 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (₨269) | ₨85 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (₨220) | ₨47 | + 372% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (₨363) | ₨262 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (₨114) | ₨164 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (₨87) | ₨32 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (₨93) | ₨173 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (₨685) | ₨796 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (₨167) | ₨98 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (₨56) | ₨40 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (₨111,524) | ₨54,213 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (₨92,111) | ₨33,306 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (₨12,182) | ₨4,784 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (₨95,932) | ₨33,154 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (₨48,720) | ₨18,976 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (₨5,853) | ₨5,231 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (₨1,808) | ₨646 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (₨40,765) | ₨31,090 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (₨15,622) | ₨11,916 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (₨1,635) | ₨571 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (₨1,028) | ₨578 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (₨8,841) | ₨2,290 | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (₨4,723) | ₨2,801 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (₨10,929) | ₨4,377 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (₨10,645) | ₨3,238 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (₨425,816) | ₨1,723,340 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (₨96) | ₨105 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (₨2,086) | ₨910 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (₨308) | ₨155 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (₨640) | ₨289 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (₨2,395) | ₨932 | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (₨355) | ₨381 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (₨344) | ₨204 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (₨275) | ₨288 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (₨248) | ₨178 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (₨261) | ₨94 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (₨846) | ₨317 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Armenia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (₨2,351) | ₨1,414 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (₨1,348) | ₨624 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (₨3,260) | ₨1,372 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (₨5,106) | ₨1,861 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (₨688) | ₨817 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (₨260) | ₨216 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (₨268) | ₨179 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (₨95,809) | ₨53,125 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (₨3.19) | ₨1.29 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (₨5,350) | ₨1,478 | + 262% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (₨195) | ₨286 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,898 prices entered by 1,304 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 70% more expensive than in India
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