Cost of living in Armenia compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 32% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (Php168) | Php278 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (Php382) | Php176 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (Php98) | Php115 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (Php48) | Php86 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (Php87) | Php106 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (Php42) | Php87 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (Php102) | Php205 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (Php67) | Php154 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (Php22) | Php98 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (Php39) | Php63 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (Php272) | Php403 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (Php55) | Php84 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (Php15) | Php61 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (Php27,504) | Php53,329 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (Php14,261) | Php26,864 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (Php2,529) | Php5,346 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (Php17,146) | Php32,454 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (Php7,225) | Php17,484 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (Php1,450) | Php2,429 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (Php599) | Php1,644 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (Php28,869) | Php13,655 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (Php9,109) | Php5,856 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (Php438) | Php283 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (Php186) | Php280 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (Php1,982) | Php2,272 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (Php1,185) | Php1,330 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (Php3,357) | Php4,611 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (Php2,204) | Php4,052 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (Php369,666) | Php1,154,410 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (Php33) | Php48 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (Php633) | Php1,437 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (Php277) | Php198 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (Php231) | Php809 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (Php619) | Php589 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (Php185) | Php305 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (Php95) | Php151 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (Php74) | Php155 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (Php42) | Php85 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (Php28) | Php86 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (Php206) | Php309 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (Php600) | Php867 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (Php305) | Php510 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (Php1,849) | Php2,231 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (Php1,417) | Php2,140 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (Php117) | Php249 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (Php95) | Php162 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (Php80) | Php87 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (Php13,865) | Php19,345 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (Php1.85) | Php8 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (Php2,207) | Php1,689 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (Php65) | Php115 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,630 prices entered by 266 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Philippines
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