Cost of living in Armenia compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,813Dram (RM14) | RM21 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,000Dram (RM24) | RM16 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000Dram (RM8) | RM8 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 481Dram (RM3.80) | RM7 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 907Dram (RM7) | RM7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 595Dram (RM4.70) | RM4.78 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,650Dram (RM13) | RM29 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,485Dram (RM12) | RM9 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 258Dram (RM2.04) | RM3.56 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 470Dram (RM3.71) | RM11 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,790Dram (RM14) | RM88 | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 690Dram (RM5.45) | RM4.25 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 363Dram (RM2.87) | RM3.45 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000Dram (RM2,369) | RM3,355 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 200,000Dram (RM1,579) | RM1,774 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000Dram (RM237) | RM290 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 236,444Dram (RM1,867) | RM2,263 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 150,000Dram (RM1,184) | RM1,385 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,545Dram (RM178) | RM196 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,000Dram (RM32) | RM95 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 120,000Dram (RM948) | RM1,610 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 55,000Dram (RM434) | RM339 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (RM33) | RM21 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 13% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000Dram (RM316) | RM227 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,000Dram (RM95) | RM152 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000Dram (RM237) | RM270 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 40,000Dram (RM316) | RM298 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (RM97,121) | RM154,513 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383Dram (RM3.03) | RM1.98 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,630Dram (RM60) | RM87 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (RM3.95) | RM15 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (RM8) | RM16 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000Dram (RM39) | RM59 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (RM24) | RM21 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (RM9) | RM13 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 550Dram (RM4.34) | RM16 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 550Dram (RM4.34) | RM5.12 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (RM9) | RM9 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,000Dram (RM24) | RM45 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000Dram (RM39) | RM84 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000Dram (RM24) | RM36 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (RM158) | RM258 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000Dram (RM118) | RM196 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,500Dram (RM20) | RM32 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,200Dram (RM9) | RM16 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000Dram (RM8) | RM20 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (RM3,158) | RM1,919 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | RM0.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,000Dram (RM79) | RM156 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 609Dram (RM4.81) | RM17 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 746 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia
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