Cost of living in Armenia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,871Dram (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (€1.86) | €2.88 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 551Dram (€0.97) | €0.62 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 980Dram (€1.72) | €2.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 496Dram (€0.87) | €1.43 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (€1.93) | €4.88 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (€1.27) | €1.29 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 259Dram (€0.45) | €1.05 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (€0.75) | €0.86 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (€5.16) | €5.09 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (€1.04) | €1.95 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 160Dram (€0.28) | €0.83 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 54% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 298,706Dram (€524) | €1,122 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (€271) | €746 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (€48) | €116 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 179,828Dram (€315) | €719 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (€137) | €487 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 14,652Dram (€26) | €105 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (€11) | €26 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (€548) | €340 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (€173) | €114 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (€3.52) | €7 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (€38) | €80 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (€22) | €32 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (€64) | €73 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (€42) | €87 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (€7,015) | €25,023 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 356Dram (€0.63) | €1.48 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,785Dram (€10) | €38 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 51% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (€5.26) | €4.25 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (€4.39) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,035Dram (€19) | €48 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€3.51) | €3.35 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 750Dram (€1.32) | €3.49 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (€1.40) | €4.66 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (€0.79) | €1.41 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (€0.53) | €2.11 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (€3.91) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (€11) | €28 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (€5.79) | €13 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,000Dram (€26) | €36 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (€27) | €45 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (€2.22) | €7 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (€1.81) | €2.39 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 807Dram (€1.42) | €2.34 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (€263) | €467 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.04) | €0.09 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (€42) | €40 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 688Dram (€1.21) | €4.97 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,709 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Portugal
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