Cost of living in Armenia compared to Macao
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (75 Pataca) | 87 Pataca | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (63 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 530% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (34 Pataca) | 39 Pataca | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (16 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (28 Pataca) | 21 Pataca | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (21 Pataca) | 27 Pataca | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (47 Pataca) | 49 Pataca | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (18 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (6 Pataca) | 26 Pataca | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (11 Pataca) | 7 Pataca | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (97 Pataca) | 109 Pataca | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (27 Pataca) | 14 Pataca | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (6 Pataca) | 15 Pataca | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (11,341 Pataca) | 14,605 Pataca | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (6,275 Pataca) | 10,328 Pataca | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (771 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 370,304Dram (7,510 Pataca) | 10,044 Pataca | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (4,056 Pataca) | 7,552 Pataca | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,686Dram (359 Pataca) | 680 Pataca | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,264Dram (127 Pataca) | 204 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 4,500 Pataca | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,500 Pataca | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (156 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,500Dram (253 Pataca) | 37 Pataca | + 589% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 40% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (1,036 Pataca) | 750 Pataca | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (450 Pataca) | 349 Pataca | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (1,116 Pataca) | 569 Pataca | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (1,014 Pataca) | 700 Pataca | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 273,913 Pataca | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (11 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (199 Pataca) | 360 Pataca | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (29 Pataca) | 60 Pataca | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (61 Pataca) | 57 Pataca | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (284 Pataca) | 200 Pataca | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (34 Pataca) | 48 Pataca | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (33 Pataca) | 31 Pataca | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (26 Pataca) | 52 Pataca | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (31 Pataca) | 10 Pataca | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (30 Pataca) | 12 Pataca | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (81 Pataca) | 212 Pataca | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 52% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
| Armenia | Macao | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,709Dram (217 Pataca) | 350 Pataca | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (120 Pataca) | 400 Pataca | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (720 Pataca) | 2,400 Pataca | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (606 Pataca) | 550 Pataca | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (81 Pataca) | 85 Pataca | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (29 Pataca) | 45 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,637Dram (33 Pataca) | 65 Pataca | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,550 Pataca | - | |
| 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 | 31,316Dram (635 Pataca) | 1,000 Pataca | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,346Dram (27 Pataca) | 43 Pataca | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Macao
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