Cost of living in Armenia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (руб 920) | руб 537 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (руб 727) | руб 357 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (руб 344) | руб 199 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (руб 179) | руб 87 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (руб 350) | руб 143 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (руб 268) | руб 226 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (руб 522) | руб 435 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (руб 190) | руб 131 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (руб 72) | руб 58 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (руб 116) | руб 87 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (руб 1,088) | руб 729 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (руб 235) | руб 167 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (руб 63) | руб 45 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (руб 126,112) | руб 108,612 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (руб 79,319) | руб 58,529 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (руб 12,903) | руб 8,064 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (руб 83,203) | руб 54,731 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (руб 56,426) | руб 33,269 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (руб 6,627) | руб 5,365 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (руб 1,372) | руб 955 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (руб 62,427) | руб 21,598 | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (руб 11,930) | руб 7,518 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (руб 1,561) | руб 548 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (руб 2,282) | руб 763 | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (руб 11,844) | руб 6,829 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (руб 8,116) | руб 3,368 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (руб 12,360) | руб 7,728 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (руб 29,133) | руб 9,144 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (руб 260,112) | руб 2,729,180 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (руб 112) | руб 56 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (руб 1,848) | руб 2,159 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 228% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (руб 1,040) | руб 251 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (руб 2,081) | руб 549 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (руб 4,119) | руб 1,878 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (руб 706) | руб 347 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (руб 910) | руб 222 | + 311% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (руб 728) | руб 181 | + 303% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (руб 268) | руб 123 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (руб 412) | руб 128 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (руб 981) | руб 559 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 91% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Armenia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (руб 2,316) | руб 1,534 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (руб 1,705) | руб 654 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (руб 9,321) | руб 5,196 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (руб 8,287) | руб 3,180 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (руб 864) | руб 502 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (руб 346) | руб 192 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (руб 306) | руб 228 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (руб 83,236) | руб 51,956 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (руб 5.20) | руб 4.26 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (руб 8,692) | руб 3,278 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (руб 260) | руб 202 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,180 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 41% more expensive than in Russia
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