Cost of living in Armenia compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 42% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (Php650) | Php345 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (Php514) | Php250 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (Php243) | Php128 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (Php127) | Php129 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (Php247) | Php157 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (Php189) | Php140 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (Php369) | Php332 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (Php134) | Php140 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (Php51) | Php135 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (Php82) | Php82 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (Php769) | Php640 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (Php166) | Php65 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (Php44) | Php50 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 27% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (Php89,151) | Php89,684 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (Php56,072) | Php41,570 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (Php9,122) | Php8,466 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (Php58,817) | Php30,559 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (Php39,888) | Php16,666 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (Php4,685) | Php5,705 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (Php970) | Php1,872 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (Php44,131) | Php27,709 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (Php8,433) | Php7,821 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (Php1,103) | Php353 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (Php1,613) | Php516 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 242% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 242% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (Php8,373) | Php1,993 | + 320% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (Php5,737) | Php1,846 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (Php8,737) | Php4,466 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (Php20,594) | Php3,751 | + 449% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (Php183,877) | Php1,307,250 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (Php79) | Php62 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (Php1,306) | Php1,837 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (Php736) | Php670 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (Php1,471) | Php991 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (Php2,911) | Php18,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (Php499) | Php222 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (Php644) | Php222 | + 190% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (Php515) | Php276 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (Php189) | Php86 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (Php291) | Php103 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (Php694) | Php272 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Armenia | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (Php1,637) | Php1,103 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (Php1,206) | Php829 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (Php6,589) | Php3,736 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (Php5,858) | Php1,878 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (Php611) | Php416 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (Php245) | Php190 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (Php216) | Php169 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (Php58,841) | Php52,530 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (Php3.68) | Php34 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (Php6,145) | Php2,422 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (Php184) | Php176 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 527 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 10% more expensive than in Philippines
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