Cost of living in Armenia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 7% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €12 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.75) | €3.22 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€1.96) | €0.95 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.82) | €3.34 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€2.92) | €1.93 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.70) | €5.19 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.07) | €1.81 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.79) | €1.40 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.27) | €1.17 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €5.32 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.56) | €2.12 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.69) | €0.99 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 4% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (€1,376) | €1,525 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (€866) | €1,044 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (€141) | €118 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€908) | €1,006 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€616) | €746 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€72) | €88 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€681) | €326 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (€130) | €127 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€17) | €7 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (€25) | €9 | + 176% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 131% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€129) | €76 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€89) | €30 | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€135) | €80 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€318) | €90 | + 254% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 48% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,839) | €27,634 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.22) | €1.69 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (€20) | €35 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 95% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€11) | €5.32 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€23) | €4.58 | + 396% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€45) | €65 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (€8) | €3.22 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €3.46 | + 187% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €3.56 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (€2.92) | €1.59 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.49) | €2.04 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €14 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 34% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Armenia | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€25) | €31 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€19) | €13 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€102) | €49 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€90) | €45 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€9) | €8 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.78) | €2.93 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.34) | €2.16 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€908) | €410 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€95) | €35 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.84) | €5.30 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,354 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Portugal
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