Cost of living in Armenia compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 4% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (Php349) | Php224 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (Php327) | Php176 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (Php212) | Php127 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (Php91) | Php89 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 828Dram (Php116) | Php125 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (Php77) | Php105 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (Php216) | Php288 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (Php68) | Php157 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (Php53) | Php113 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (Php66) | Php74 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (Php438) | Php516 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (Php107) | Php93 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (Php31) | Php83 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 34% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,556Dram (Php71,262) | Php54,916 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 567,269Dram (Php79,646) | Php32,581 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,428Dram (Php8,765) | Php6,532 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 379,286Dram (Php53,253) | Php29,670 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (Php26,257) | Php16,811 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (Php2,903) | Php4,137 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (Php917) | Php1,668 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (Php32,524) | Php15,355 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (Php8,869) | Php4,674 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (Php1,114) | Php282 | + 295% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (Php889) | Php845 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 157% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (Php7,119) | Php2,546 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (Php3,659) | Php1,348 | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (Php7,171) | Php3,718 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (Php7,020) | Php3,006 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (Php280,806) | Php1,287,380 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (Php69) | Php74 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (Php2,481) | Php1,066 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (Php63) | Php279 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (Php562) | Php1,803 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (Php1,528) | Php1,730 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (Php281) | Php156 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (Php351) | Php183 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (Php176) | Php276 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (Php110) | Php187 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (Php168) | Php98 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (Php504) | Php408 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 62% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (Php1,078) | Php1,193 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (Php487) | Php613 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (Php1,877) | Php1,612 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (Php4,945) | Php1,864 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (Php1,024) | Php307 | + 233% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (Php247) | Php147 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (Php121) | Php110 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (Php63,181) | Php14,492 | + 336% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (Php2.81) | Php8 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (Php3,028) | Php2,450 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (Php125) | Php140 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,058 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 23% more expensive than in Philippines
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