Cost of living in Armenia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (22 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (20 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (13 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (5.60 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797Dram (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (4.76 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (4.18 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (3.26 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (4.07 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (27 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (1.94 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (4,610 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (4,297 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (662 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (3,338 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (1,623 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (179 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (57 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (2,011 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (548 ₪) | 426 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (69 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (55 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (440 ₪) | 359 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (226 ₪) | 215 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (443 ₪) | 437 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (434 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (17,360 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (4.24 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (153 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (3.88 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (35 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (94 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (17 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (22 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (31 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (67 ₪) | 165 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (30 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (116 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (306 ₪) | 292 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (63 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (15 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (3,906 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.17 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (187 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (8 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,074 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00868
ILS
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Israel
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