Cost of living in Armenia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 18% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (€5.70) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (€3.69) | €3.27 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (€1.58) | €0.81 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 828Dram (€2.03) | €2.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (€1.34) | €1.99 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (€3.77) | €4.75 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (€1.18) | €1.77 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (€0.92) | €1.23 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (€1.15) | €1.12 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (€8) | €4.99 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (€1.86) | €2.23 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (€0.55) | €0.84 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 6% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,556Dram (€1,241) | €1,146 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 567,269Dram (€1,387) | €846 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,428Dram (€153) | €127 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 379,286Dram (€927) | €830 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (€457) | €580 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (€51) | €132 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (€16) | €30 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (€566) | €334 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (€154) | €96 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (€19) | €8 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (€15) | €8 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 94% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (€124) | €68 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (€64) | €29 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (€125) | €68 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€122) | €83 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,891) | €30,431 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (€1.20) | €1.91 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (€43) | €36 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (€1.09) | €3.76 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (€27) | €56 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€4.89) | €3.46 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (€6) | €3.38 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (€3.06) | €4.92 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (€1.91) | €1.75 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (€2.92) | €2.08 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 12% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (€19) | €24 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (€8) | €14 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (€86) | €39 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (€18) | €8 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (€4.29) | €2.58 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (€2.10) | €2.11 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,100) | €643 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.05) | €0.31 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (€53) | €35 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (€2.18) | €5.02 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,544 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 4% cheaper than in Portugal
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