Cost of living in Armenia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (€2.85) | €8 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (€6) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (€1.66) | €2.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (€0.82) | €0.66 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 946Dram (€1.48) | €2.13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (€0.70) | €1.42 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (€1.72) | €4.14 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (€1.14) | €1.35 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (€0.37) | €1.03 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (€0.67) | €0.94 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (€4.61) | €4.32 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (€0.93) | €1.95 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (€0.26) | €0.95 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 60% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (€465) | €1,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (€241) | €741 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (€43) | €118 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (€290) | €743 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (€122) | €501 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (€25) | €87 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (€10) | €29 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (€489) | €378 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (€154) | €120 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (€3.14) | €9 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 42% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (€34) | €73 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (€20) | €31 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (€57) | €79 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (€37) | €80 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 66% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (€6,255) | €25,997 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (€0.55) | €1.46 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (€11) | €36 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 57% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (€4.69) | €5.35 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (€3.91) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (€10) | €46 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€3.13) | €3.15 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (€1.61) | €3.70 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (€1.25) | €3.54 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (€0.71) | €1.22 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (€0.47) | €1.89 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (€3.49) | €14 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 50% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (€10) | €28 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (€5.17) | €13 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (€24) | €41 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (€1.98) | €8 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (€1.61) | €3.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (€1.35) | €1.79 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (€235) | €496 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.03) | €0.15 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (€37) | €40 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (€1.10) | €4.85 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,882 prices entered by 248 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 56% cheaper than in Portugal
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