Cost of living in Armenia compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,926Dram (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 29 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 29 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,333Dram (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 6 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 783Dram (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 16 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 785Dram (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 6 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,532Dram (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 13 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (﷼ 4.66) | ﷼ 8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (﷼ 3.63) | ﷼ 4.23 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 464Dram (﷼ 4.49) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (﷼ 30) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 9 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 244Dram (﷼ 2.36) | ﷼ 2.43 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 492,827Dram (﷼ 4,769) | ﷼ 4,733 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 475,838Dram (﷼ 4,604) | ﷼ 2,986 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (﷼ 738) | ﷼ 780 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 388,400Dram (﷼ 3,758) | ﷼ 3,002 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 189,717Dram (﷼ 1,836) | ﷼ 1,898 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,371Dram (﷼ 265) | ﷼ 1,242 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 252 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (﷼ 2,241) | ﷼ 2,261 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 54,871Dram (﷼ 531) | ﷼ 495 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (﷼ 77) | ﷼ 26 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (﷼ 61) | ﷼ 59 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (﷼ 491) | ﷼ 196 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (﷼ 252) | ﷼ 399 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (﷼ 494) | ﷼ 428 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (﷼ 484) | ﷼ 358 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 7% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (﷼ 19,352) | ﷼ 90,334 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (﷼ 4.73) | ﷼ 1.86 | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (﷼ 171) | ﷼ 154 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 30% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (﷼ 4.32) | ﷼ 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 75 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (﷼ 105) | ﷼ 196 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 35 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 22 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 19 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 19 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 43 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (﷼ 74) | ﷼ 152 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 134 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (﷼ 129) | ﷼ 507 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (﷼ 341) | ﷼ 217 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (﷼ 71) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 16 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,039Dram (﷼ 10) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (﷼ 4,354) | ﷼ 3,669 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (﷼ 0.19) | ﷼ 0.54 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (﷼ 209) | ﷼ 234 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 893Dram (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 25 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 675 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00968
SAR
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 15% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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