Cost of living in Armenia compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (41 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (32 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (15 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (16 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (23 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (3.22 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (5.18 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (49 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (2.81 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (5,630 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (3,541 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (576 ₪) | 754 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (3,715 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (2,519 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (296 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (61 ₪) | 76 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (2,787 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (533 ₪) | 628 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (70 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (102 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 62% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (529 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (362 ₪) | 216 ₪ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (552 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (1,301 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 171% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (11,613 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (4.98 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (83 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 53% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (46 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (93 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (184 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (32 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (41 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (33 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (12 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (18 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (44 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Armenia | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (103 ₪) | 171 ₪ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (76 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (416 ₪) | 633 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (370 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (39 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (15 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (14 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (3,716 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (0.23 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (388 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (12 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 482 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00929
ILS
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Israel
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