Cost of living in Armenia compared to Panama
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (3.49 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (2.03 B/.) | 2.96 B/. | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (1.00 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 752Dram (1.44 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (0.86 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (2.11 B/.) | 5.52 B/. | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (1.39 B/.) | 2.42 B/. | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (0.45 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (0.82 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (5.64 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (1.14 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (0.32 B/.) | 1.60 B/. | - 80% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 58% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (570 B/.) | 1,397 B/. | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (296 B/.) | 910 B/. | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (52 B/.) | 105 B/. | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (355 B/.) | 858 B/. | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (150 B/.) | 570 B/. | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (30 B/.) | 71 B/. | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (12 B/.) | 41 B/. | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (598 B/.) | 360 B/. | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (189 B/.) | 113 B/. | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (9 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (3.85 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (41 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (25 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (70 B/.) | 75 B/. | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (46 B/.) | 89 B/. | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (7,663 B/.) | 20,263 B/. | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (0.67 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (13 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 63% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (5.75 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (4.79 B/.) | 20 B/. | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (13 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (3.83 B/.) | 4.21 B/. | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (1.97 B/.) | 3.91 B/. | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (1.53 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (0.86 B/.) | 3.05 B/. | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (0.57 B/.) | 2.58 B/. | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (4.27 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (12 B/.) | 31 B/. | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (6 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (38 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (29 B/.) | 52 B/. | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (2.43 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (1.98 B/.) | 4.88 B/. | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (1.65 B/.) | 3.49 B/. | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (287 B/.) | 525 B/. | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (0.04 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (46 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (1.35 B/.) | 5.14 B/. | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 55% cheaper than in Panama
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