Cost of living in Armenia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (¥1,404) | ¥1,027 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (¥1,187) | ¥795 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (¥632) | ¥518 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (¥311) | ¥223 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (¥522) | ¥320 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (¥393) | ¥564 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (¥888) | ¥1,287 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (¥334) | ¥611 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (¥114) | ¥399 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (¥204) | ¥307 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (¥1,822) | ¥1,249 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (¥506) | ¥208 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (¥115) | ¥176 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (¥213,744) | ¥365,189 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (¥118,256) | ¥186,450 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (¥14,538) | ¥20,112 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 370,304Dram (¥141,527) | ¥167,408 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (¥76,438) | ¥104,544 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,686Dram (¥6,760) | ¥13,280 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,264Dram (¥2,394) | ¥4,420 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥61,842 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,283 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (¥2,936) | ¥1,221 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,500Dram (¥4,777) | ¥2,831 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 88% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (¥19,534) | ¥8,264 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (¥8,478) | ¥5,233 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (¥21,038) | ¥9,385 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (¥19,110) | ¥12,490 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,997,460 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (¥207) | ¥169 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (¥3,745) | ¥9,067 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (¥553) | ¥2,133 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (¥1,148) | ¥2,993 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (¥5,353) | ¥6,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (¥638) | ¥1,337 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (¥617) | ¥948 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (¥493) | ¥622 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (¥576) | ¥224 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (¥574) | ¥204 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (¥1,535) | ¥4,495 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Armenia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,709Dram (¥4,093) | ¥5,113 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (¥2,267) | ¥3,833 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (¥13,573) | ¥12,839 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (¥11,417) | ¥8,204 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (¥1,529) | ¥1,237 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (¥540) | ¥531 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,637Dram (¥626) | ¥674 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (¥6) | ¥52 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,316Dram (¥11,969) | ¥9,541 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,346Dram (¥515) | ¥598 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 935 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Japan
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