Cost of living in Armenia compared to Macao
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (66 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (44 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,511Dram (30 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (15 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (25 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (21 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (34 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (11 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (8 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (9 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,832Dram (77 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (16 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (5.28 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (10,512 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (8,682 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (1,148 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (9,042 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (4,592 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (552 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (170 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (3,842 Pataca) | 4,500 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (1,473 Pataca) | 1,500 Pataca | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (154 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (97 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 29% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (833 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (445 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (1,030 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (1,003 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 49% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (40,137 Pataca) | 273,913 Pataca | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 458Dram (9 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (197 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (29 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (60 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (226 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (33 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (32 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (26 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (23 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (25 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,541Dram (71 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (222 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (127 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (307 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (481 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (65 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (25 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,221Dram (24 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (9,031 Pataca) | 3,299 Pataca | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.30 Pataca) | 5.25 Pataca | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (504 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,768Dram (35 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 224 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Macao
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