Cost of living in Armenia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 61% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,336Dram (22 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (27 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (7 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527Dram (3.50 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 936Dram (6 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (2.99 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (7 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (4.82 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (1.55 ₪) | 4.58 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (2.83 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (20 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (3.94 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (1.06 ₪) | 5.55 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 71% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (1,983 ₪) | 6,970 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (1,024 ₪) | 5,907 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (182 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (1,194 ₪) | 4,874 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (519 ₪) | 3,674 ₪ | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (97 ₪) | 458 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (43 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (2,073 ₪) | 1,300 ₪ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (654 ₪) | 413 ₪ | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (31 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (13 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (142 ₪) | 202 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (85 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (241 ₪) | 333 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (158 ₪) | 447 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 75% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (26,545 ₪) | 141,037 ₪ | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (2.37 ₪) | 5.84 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,280Dram (42 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (20 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (17 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (44 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (13 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (5.31 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (2.99 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (1.99 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (15 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 69% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (43 ₪) | 155 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (22 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (133 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (102 ₪) | 290 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (8 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (5.72 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (996 ₪) | 2,746 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.13 ₪) | 1.64 ₪ | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (159 ₪) | 243 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (4.66 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,258 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.00664
ILS
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in Israel
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