Cost of living in Armenia compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 55% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Armenia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (S/. 42) | S/. 25 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (S/. 34) | S/. 20 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (S/. 16) | S/. 8 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (S/. 8) | S/. 5.53 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (S/. 16) | S/. 10 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (S/. 12) | S/. 3.96 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (S/. 24) | S/. 13 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (S/. 9) | S/. 6 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (S/. 3.33) | S/. 3.33 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (S/. 5.36) | S/. 6 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (S/. 50) | S/. 44 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (S/. 11) | S/. 8 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (S/. 2.90) | S/. 2.00 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 111% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Armenia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (S/. 5,822) | S/. 2,798 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (S/. 3,662) | S/. 1,768 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (S/. 596) | S/. 232 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (S/. 3,841) | S/. 1,702 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (S/. 2,605) | S/. 1,000 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (S/. 306) | S/. 135 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (S/. 63) | S/. 71 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (S/. 2,882) | S/. 1,080 | + 167% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (S/. 551) | S/. 405 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (S/. 72) | S/. 37 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (S/. 105) | S/. 17 | + 517% | |
| Clothes | + 239% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 239% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Armenia | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (S/. 547) | S/. 150 | + 264% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (S/. 375) | S/. 112 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (S/. 571) | S/. 285 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (S/. 1,345) | S/. 265 | + 407% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
| Armenia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (S/. 12,009) | S/. 55,348 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (S/. 5.15) | S/. 5.18 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (S/. 85) | S/. 128 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 131% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Armenia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (S/. 48) | S/. 21 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (S/. 96) | S/. 31 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (S/. 190) | S/. 106 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (S/. 33) | S/. 26 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (S/. 42) | S/. 15 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (S/. 34) | S/. 19 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (S/. 12) | S/. 5.72 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (S/. 19) | S/. 5.69 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (S/. 45) | S/. 39 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 43% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Armenia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (S/. 107) | S/. 41 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (S/. 79) | S/. 41 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (S/. 430) | S/. 102 | + 323% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (S/. 383) | S/. 157 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (S/. 40) | S/. 34 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (S/. 16) | S/. 16 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (S/. 14) | S/. 9 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (S/. 3,843) | S/. 3,193 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (S/. 0.24) | S/. 0.82 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (S/. 401) | S/. 173 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (S/. 12) | S/. 17 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,833 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 50% more expensive than in Peru
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