Cost of living in Armenia compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Armenia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (Dinar 8) | Dinar 13 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.889 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (Dinar 2.915) | Dinar 3.628 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (Dinar 1.519) | Dinar 1.092 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (Dinar 2.966) | Dinar 1.877 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (Dinar 2.270) | Dinar 0.621 | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (Dinar 4.428) | Dinar 2.920 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (Dinar 1.608) | Dinar 1.263 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (Dinar 0.612) | Dinar 0.504 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (Dinar 0.984) | Dinar 2.909 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (Dinar 9) | Dinar 14 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (Dinar 1.991) | Dinar 1.163 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (Dinar 0.533) | Dinar 0.273 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 18% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Armenia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 595,951Dram (Dinar 1,051) | Dinar 959 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 402,920Dram (Dinar 711) | Dinar 439 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58,935Dram (Dinar 104) | Dinar 108 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (Dinar 705) | Dinar 497 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (Dinar 478) | Dinar 264 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (Dinar 56) | Dinar 66 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (Dinar 12) | Dinar 33 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (Dinar 529) | Dinar 224 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 99,000Dram (Dinar 175) | Dinar 120 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (Dinar 13) | Dinar 12 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,925Dram (Dinar 19) | Dinar 7 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 98% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Armenia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (Dinar 100) | Dinar 42 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (Dinar 69) | Dinar 24 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (Dinar 105) | Dinar 73 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (Dinar 247) | Dinar 250 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Armenia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (Dinar 2,205) | Dinar 24,304 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 558Dram (Dinar 0.985) | Dinar 0.921 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000Dram (Dinar 16) | Dinar 29 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 73% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Armenia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.623 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (Dinar 18) | Dinar 10 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (Dinar 35) | Dinar 24 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500Dram (Dinar 4.410) | Dinar 5.838 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.412 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.459 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,742Dram (Dinar 3.074) | Dinar 2.500 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (Dinar 3.491) | Dinar 2.738 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (Dinar 8) | Dinar 4.118 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Armenia | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (Dinar 20) | Dinar 30 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (Dinar 14) | Dinar 20 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (Dinar 79) | Dinar 41 | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (Dinar 70) | Dinar 46 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.565 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (Dinar 2.933) | Dinar 2.000 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (Dinar 2.591) | Dinar 4.602 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (Dinar 706) | Dinar 407 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (Dinar 0.044) | Dinar 0.091 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (Dinar 74) | Dinar 62 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,323Dram (Dinar 2.333) | Dinar 2.301 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 355 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00176
JOD
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Jordan
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