Cost of living in Armenia compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 21% more expensive than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,336Dram (2,823 KZT) | 2,501 KZT | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (3,499 KZT) | 1,775 KZT | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (896 KZT) | 783 KZT | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527Dram (446 KZT) | 327 KZT | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 936Dram (792 KZT) | 454 KZT | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (381 KZT) | 643 KZT | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (930 KZT) | 1,374 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (615 KZT) | 559 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (198 KZT) | 177 KZT | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (361 KZT) | 298 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (2,492 KZT) | 3,508 KZT | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (503 KZT) | 432 KZT | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (135 KZT) | 118 KZT | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (252,775 KZT) | 224,420 KZT | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (130,558 KZT) | 145,801 KZT | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (23,152 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (152,177 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (66,142 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (12,399 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (5,484 KZT) | 4,454 KZT | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (264,291 KZT) | 109,606 KZT | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (83,394 KZT) | 37,576 KZT | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (4,010 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (1,700 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (18,145 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (10,851 KZT) | 14,545 KZT | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (30,737 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (20,182 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (3,384,260 KZT) | 6,598,000 KZT | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (302 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,280Dram (5,314 KZT) | 6,023 KZT | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (2,539 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (2,116 KZT) | 2,206 KZT | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (5,664 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (1,692 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (869 KZT) | 940 KZT | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (677 KZT) | 942 KZT | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (381 KZT) | 441 KZT | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (254 KZT) | 625 KZT | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (1,886 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 20% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (5,495 KZT) | 7,189 KZT | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (2,795 KZT) | 2,877 KZT | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (16,925 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (12,968 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (1,072 KZT) | 2,072 KZT | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (874 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (730 KZT) | 799 KZT | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (126,935 KZT) | 238,382 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (17 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (20,209 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (594 KZT) | 493 KZT | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,644 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.846
KZT
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Kazakhstan
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