Cost of living in Armenia compared to Oman
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 34% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Armenia | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (﷼ 2.415) | ﷼ 2.919 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (﷼ 2.263) | ﷼ 3.225 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (﷼ 1.464) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (﷼ 0.626) | ﷼ 0.814 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 797Dram (﷼ 0.774) | ﷼ 0.788 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (﷼ 0.533) | ﷼ 0.633 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (﷼ 1.497) | ﷼ 0.900 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (﷼ 0.468) | ﷼ 0.862 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (﷼ 0.365) | ﷼ 0.476 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (﷼ 0.456) | ﷼ 2.068 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (﷼ 3.027) | ﷼ 5.000 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (﷼ 0.740) | ﷼ 0.690 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (﷼ 0.217) | ﷼ 0.456 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Armenia | Oman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (﷼ 516) | ﷼ 413 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (﷼ 481) | ﷼ 272 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (﷼ 74) | ﷼ 126 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (﷼ 374) | ﷼ 305 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (﷼ 182) | ﷼ 350 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (﷼ 20) | ﷼ 50 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 22 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (﷼ 225) | ﷼ 70 | + 221% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 43 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 4.500 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 3.000 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 107% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Armenia | Oman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 9 | + 447% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 15 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (﷼ 50) | ﷼ 40 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (﷼ 49) | ﷼ 15 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is about the same as in Oman | ||||
| Armenia | Oman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (﷼ 1,942) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (﷼ 0.475) | ﷼ 0.217 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Armenia | Oman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (﷼ 0.434) | ﷼ 2.865 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (﷼ 3.885) | ﷼ 7 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 12 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (﷼ 1.942) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (﷼ 2.428) | ﷼ 2.474 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (﷼ 1.214) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (﷼ 0.758) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (﷼ 1.160) | ﷼ 2.000 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (﷼ 3.484) | ﷼ 4.000 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 23% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Armenia | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (﷼ 3.369) | ﷼ 6.000 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 77 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 14 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (﷼ 1.706) | ﷼ 1.888 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (﷼ 0.835) | ﷼ 1.000 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (﷼ 437) | ﷼ 30 | + 1357% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (﷼ 0.019) | ﷼ 0.060 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 27 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (﷼ 0.867) | ﷼ 1.601 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 345 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00097
OMR
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Oman
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