Cost of living in Armenia compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is about the same as in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,675Dram (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 32 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,107Dram (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 31 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,654Dram (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 18 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 813Dram (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 6 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,367Dram (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 16 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,029Dram (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 6 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,325Dram (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 16 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 874Dram (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 8 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 298Dram (﷼ 2.79) | ﷼ 5.12 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 534Dram (﷼ 5.00) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,767Dram (﷼ 45) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,325Dram (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 8 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 301Dram (﷼ 2.82) | ﷼ 3.61 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 28% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 559,257Dram (﷼ 5,237) | ﷼ 7,199 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 309,415Dram (﷼ 2,897) | ﷼ 4,041 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,038Dram (﷼ 356) | ﷼ 507 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 370,304Dram (﷼ 3,468) | ﷼ 4,310 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000Dram (﷼ 1,873) | ﷼ 2,838 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 17,686Dram (﷼ 166) | ﷼ 706 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,264Dram (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 254 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ﷼ 1,109 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 405 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (﷼ 72) | ﷼ 38 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,500Dram (﷼ 117) | ﷼ 48 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 39% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 51,110Dram (﷼ 479) | ﷼ 181 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (﷼ 208) | ﷼ 201 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 55,047Dram (﷼ 515) | ﷼ 399 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (﷼ 468) | ﷼ 337 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 94,922 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 540Dram (﷼ 5.06) | ﷼ 2.27 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (﷼ 92) | ﷼ 146 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 36% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 8 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 90 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 14,006Dram (﷼ 131) | ﷼ 198 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 80 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 15 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,508Dram (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 16 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,502Dram (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 21 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,015Dram (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 34 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Armenia | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,709Dram (﷼ 100) | ﷼ 112 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,932Dram (﷼ 56) | ﷼ 120 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 35,512Dram (﷼ 333) | ﷼ 200 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,872Dram (﷼ 280) | ﷼ 218 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000Dram (﷼ 37) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,412Dram (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 18 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,637Dram (﷼ 15) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 2,708 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (﷼ 0.14) | ﷼ 0.35 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,316Dram (﷼ 293) | ﷼ 405 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,346Dram (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 26 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 621 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00936
SAR
/
AMD
Cost of living in Armenia is 16% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia
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