Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,597Dram (¥2,072) | ¥1,050 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,953Dram (¥1,093) | ¥782 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,765Dram (¥654) | ¥484 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 823Dram (¥305) | ¥212 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,861Dram (¥689) | ¥329 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 918Dram (¥340) | ¥625 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,999Dram (¥1,110) | ¥1,190 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 925Dram (¥342) | ¥545 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 647Dram (¥240) | ¥410 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 668Dram (¥247) | ¥292 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,718Dram (¥2,117) | ¥1,440 | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,641Dram (¥608) | ¥202 | + 200% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 457Dram (¥169) | ¥176 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 597,160Dram (¥221,057) | ¥221,430 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (¥160,152) | ¥111,860 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (¥21,181) | ¥20,251 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (¥166,797) | ¥190,034 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (¥84,708) | ¥84,192 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (¥10,176) | ¥28,514 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,746Dram (¥2,497) | ¥3,357 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (¥70,877) | ¥52,125 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (¥27,162) | ¥15,714 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (¥2,844) | ¥1,018 | + 179% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,500Dram (¥925) | ¥1,314 | - 30% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 86% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (¥18,920) | ¥8,530 | + 122% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (¥8,212) | ¥4,983 | + 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (¥20,377) | ¥9,702 | + 110% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (¥18,509) | ¥11,426 | + 62% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (¥740,362) | ¥2,882,200 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 522Dram (¥193) | ¥170 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (¥3,628) | ¥9,799 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (¥535) | ¥1,555 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (¥1,112) | ¥2,993 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (¥5,185) | ¥6,000 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (¥617) | ¥2,084 | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (¥598) | ¥842 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (¥478) | ¥600 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (¥431) | ¥192 | + 125% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (¥556) | ¥191 | + 192% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,271Dram (¥1,951) | ¥4,236 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,403Dram (¥4,961) | ¥5,211 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,317Dram (¥2,709) | ¥3,676 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (¥13,146) | ¥4,122 | + 219% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (¥11,058) | ¥8,391 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (¥1,196) | ¥961 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,378Dram (¥510) | ¥499 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,229Dram (¥455) | ¥656 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (¥166,581) | ¥51,754 | + 222% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (¥6) | ¥52 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,320Dram (¥11,224) | ¥9,018 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (¥654) | ¥564 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 959 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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