Cost of living in Armenia compared to Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (1,452 KZT) | 2,511 KZT | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (3,299 KZT) | 1,759 KZT | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (845 KZT) | 798 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (417 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (755 KZT) | 468 KZT | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (359 KZT) | 668 KZT | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (877 KZT) | 1,369 KZT | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (580 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (186 KZT) | 184 KZT | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (341 KZT) | 284 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (2,350 KZT) | 3,643 KZT | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (474 KZT) | 438 KZT | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (133 KZT) | 131 KZT | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is about the same as in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (237,433 KZT) | 220,223 KZT | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (123,109 KZT) | 143,216 KZT | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (21,831 KZT) | 19,353 KZT | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (148,017 KZT) | 161,969 KZT | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (62,368 KZT) | 102,558 KZT | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (12,518 KZT) | 14,496 KZT | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (5,171 KZT) | 4,346 KZT | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (249,211 KZT) | 110,533 KZT | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (78,635 KZT) | 37,871 KZT | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (3,781 KZT) | 3,170 KZT | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (1,603 KZT) | 4,318 KZT | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (17,110 KZT) | 20,771 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (10,232 KZT) | 14,408 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (28,983 KZT) | 34,499 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (19,030 KZT) | 33,821 KZT | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (3,191,164 KZT) | 6,651,570 KZT | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (281 KZT) | 169 KZT | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (5,462 KZT) | 5,932 KZT | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 9% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (2,394 KZT) | 2,395 KZT | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (1,995 KZT) | 1,766 KZT | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (5,341 KZT) | 5,232 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (1,596 KZT) | 1,230 KZT | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (819 KZT) | 940 KZT | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (638 KZT) | 942 KZT | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (360 KZT) | 360 KZT | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (239 KZT) | 625 KZT | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (1,779 KZT) | 2,470 KZT | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Kazakhstan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (5,181 KZT) | 7,173 KZT | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (2,635 KZT) | 2,632 KZT | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (15,959 KZT) | 13,556 KZT | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (12,228 KZT) | 14,820 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (1,010 KZT) | 2,020 KZT | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (824 KZT) | 897 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (688 KZT) | 774 KZT | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (119,693 KZT) | 225,566 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (16 KZT) | 63 KZT | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (19,056 KZT) | 22,674 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (560 KZT) | 498 KZT | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,566 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.798
KZT
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in Kazakhstan
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