Cost of living in Armenia compared to Mexico
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Armenia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 287 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 157 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 73 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 27 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 47 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 28 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 92 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 49 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 29 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 259 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 34 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 53% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Armenia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (Mex$ 23,193) | Mex$ 21,533 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (Mex$ 19,156) | Mex$ 10,591 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (Mex$ 2,533) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (Mex$ 19,951) | Mex$ 12,979 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (Mex$ 10,132) | Mex$ 7,076 | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (Mex$ 1,217) | Mex$ 803 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 418 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (Mex$ 8,478) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (Mex$ 3,249) | Mex$ 2,628 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 117 | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 120 | + 79% | |
Clothes | + 54% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Armenia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (Mex$ 1,839) | Mex$ 975 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (Mex$ 982) | Mex$ 697 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (Mex$ 2,273) | Mex$ 1,719 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (Mex$ 2,214) | Mex$ 1,270 | + 74% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Armenia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (Mex$ 88,555) | Mex$ 388,303 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 644 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Armenia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 89 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 217 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 640 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 97 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 57 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 71 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 34 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 33 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 230 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Armenia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 360 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 155 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 822 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (Mex$ 1,062) | Mex$ 767 | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 171 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 80 | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 46 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (Mex$ 19,925) | Mex$ 11,693 | + 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (Mex$ 0.66) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 889 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 82 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 5% cheaper than in Mexico
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