Cost of living in Armenia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (NZ$19) | NZ$25 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (NZ$15) | NZ$16 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (NZ$3.73) | NZ$2.18 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (NZ$5.57) | NZ$7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (NZ$3.95) | NZ$4.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (NZ$1.50) | NZ$3.66 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (NZ$2.41) | NZ$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (NZ$23) | NZ$20 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (NZ$4.89) | NZ$4.41 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (NZ$1.31) | NZ$2.25 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 25% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (NZ$2,623) | NZ$3,315 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (NZ$1,650) | NZ$2,559 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (NZ$268) | NZ$203 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (NZ$1,731) | NZ$2,476 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (NZ$1,174) | NZ$1,943 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (NZ$138) | NZ$169 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (NZ$29) | NZ$78 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (NZ$1,299) | NZ$679 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (NZ$248) | NZ$194 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (NZ$32) | NZ$20 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (NZ$47) | NZ$39 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 93% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (NZ$246) | NZ$138 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (NZ$169) | NZ$83 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (NZ$257) | NZ$205 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (NZ$606) | NZ$194 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 67% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (NZ$5,411) | NZ$47,061 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (NZ$2.32) | NZ$2.78 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (NZ$38) | NZ$161 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 125% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (NZ$22) | NZ$13 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (NZ$43) | NZ$5.00 | + 766% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (NZ$86) | NZ$67 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (NZ$19) | NZ$5.66 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (NZ$15) | NZ$8 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (NZ$5.57) | NZ$3.04 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (NZ$9) | NZ$3.30 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (NZ$20) | NZ$36 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Armenia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (NZ$48) | NZ$65 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (NZ$35) | NZ$39 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (NZ$194) | NZ$251 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (NZ$172) | NZ$112 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (NZ$7) | NZ$5.79 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (NZ$1,732) | NZ$1,174 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (NZ$0.11) | NZ$0.51 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (NZ$181) | NZ$71 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (NZ$5.41) | NZ$39 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 578 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand
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