Cost of living in Armenia compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 35% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,649Dram (61,422 Gs) | 41,008 Gs | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,162Dram (36,385 Gs) | 30,650 Gs | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,572Dram (26,458 Gs) | 10,388 Gs | + 155% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 596Dram (10,033 Gs) | 5,944 Gs | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 855Dram (14,397 Gs) | 12,019 Gs | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 597Dram (10,049 Gs) | 11,130 Gs | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,620Dram (27,272 Gs) | 15,230 Gs | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 483Dram (8,123 Gs) | 11,079 Gs | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 379Dram (6,381 Gs) | 6,667 Gs | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 477Dram (8,028 Gs) | 6,562 Gs | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,906Dram (65,740 Gs) | 54,512 Gs | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 605Dram (10,180 Gs) | 11,857 Gs | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 237Dram (3,993 Gs) | 2,294 Gs | + 74% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 51% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 524,687Dram (8,830,830 Gs) | 3,583,030 Gs | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 390,033Dram (6,564,514 Gs) | 1,793,230 Gs | + 266% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,903Dram (637,933 Gs) | 303,268 Gs | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 203,163Dram (3,419,368 Gs) | 3,800,650 Gs | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 136,160Dram (2,291,663 Gs) | 2,250,490 Gs | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 22,824Dram (384,141 Gs) | 575,093 Gs | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,718Dram (96,237 Gs) | 109,961 Gs | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 263,935Dram (4,442,201 Gs) | 2,420,430 Gs | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000Dram (1,514,760 Gs) | 1,149,020 Gs | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,180Dram (70,352 Gs) | 24,869 Gs | + 183% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000Dram (33,661 Gs) | 22,143 Gs | + 52% | |
Clothes | + 218% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 218% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000Dram (1,514,760 Gs) | 276,779 Gs | + 447% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 35,000Dram (589,073 Gs) | 214,496 Gs | + 175% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 58,113Dram (978,072 Gs) | 496,470 Gs | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 42,643Dram (717,703 Gs) | 325,152 Gs | + 121% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 17% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,300,000Dram (207,017,161 Gs) | 75,186,000 Gs | + 175% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 469Dram (7,899 Gs) | 8,257 Gs | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,245Dram (105,109 Gs) | 175,600 Gs | - 40% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500Dram (8,415 Gs) | 30,038 Gs | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,000Dram (16,831 Gs) | 69,194 Gs | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000Dram (168,307 Gs) | 118,663 Gs | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000Dram (50,492 Gs) | 42,177 Gs | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,137Dram (19,129 Gs) | 17,819 Gs | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,000Dram (16,831 Gs) | 26,950 Gs | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000Dram (16,831 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,200Dram (20,197 Gs) | 12,754 Gs | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,180Dram (53,521 Gs) | 107,081 Gs | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 29% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Armenia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,840Dram (182,444 Gs) | 67,302 Gs | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000Dram (67,323 Gs) | 56,003 Gs | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (252,460 Gs) | 141,264 Gs | + 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,600Dram (329,879 Gs) | 174,370 Gs | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,480Dram (41,740 Gs) | 39,521 Gs | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,344Dram (22,620 Gs) | 23,367 Gs | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 936Dram (15,750 Gs) | 9,792 Gs | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (6,732,265 Gs) | 5,300,420 Gs | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23Dram (380 Gs) | 1,893 Gs | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,640Dram (532,522 Gs) | 201,426 Gs | + 164% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808Dram (13,592 Gs) | 10,694 Gs | + 27% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Paraguay
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