Cost of living in Armenia compared to Serbia
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,819Dram (335 Дин.) | 1,097 Дин. | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,135Dram (762 Дин.) | 536 Дин. | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,059Dram (195 Дин.) | 253 Дин. | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 523Dram (96 Дин.) | 95 Дин. | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 946Dram (174 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 450Dram (83 Дин.) | 132 Дин. | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,099Dram (203 Дин.) | 482 Дин. | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 727Dram (134 Дин.) | 103 Дин. | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 234Dram (43 Дин.) | 57 Дин. | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 427Dram (79 Дин.) | 83 Дин. | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,944Dram (542 Дин.) | 666 Дин. | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 594Dram (109 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 167Dram (31 Дин.) | 43 Дин. | - 29% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 22% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 297,554Dram (54,808 Дин.) | 60,441 Дин. | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 154,281Dram (28,418 Дин.) | 44,700 Дин. | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,359Dram (5,039 Дин.) | 12,804 Дин. | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 185,497Dram (34,168 Дин.) | 40,074 Дин. | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 78,161Dram (14,397 Дин.) | 23,941 Дин. | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,687Dram (2,890 Дин.) | 8,041 Дин. | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,480Dram (1,194 Дин.) | 1,471 Дин. | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,314Dram (57,527 Дин.) | 37,836 Дин. | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 98,547Dram (18,152 Дин.) | 9,476 Дин. | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,738Dram (873 Дин.) | 746 Дин. | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,009Dram (370 Дин.) | 397 Дин. | - 7% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 45% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 21,442Dram (3,950 Дин.) | 8,992 Дин. | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,822Dram (2,362 Дин.) | 3,893 Дин. | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 36,322Dram (6,690 Дин.) | 9,374 Дин. | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,849Dram (4,393 Дин.) | 9,448 Дин. | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 53% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,999,200Dram (736,633 Дин.) | 2,305,120 Дин. | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 352Dram (65 Дин.) | 143 Дин. | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,845Dram (1,261 Дин.) | 2,434 Дин. | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 33% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000Dram (553 Дин.) | 493 Дин. | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500Dram (460 Дин.) | 376 Дин. | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,693Dram (1,233 Дин.) | 2,266 Дин. | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (368 Дин.) | 486 Дин. | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,026Dram (189 Дин.) | 314 Дин. | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 800Dram (147 Дин.) | 339 Дин. | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 451Dram (83 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 300Dram (55 Дин.) | 158 Дин. | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,229Dram (411 Дин.) | 487 Дин. | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 29% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,493Dram (1,196 Дин.) | 1,884 Дин. | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,302Dram (608 Дин.) | 866 Дин. | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000Dram (3,684 Дин.) | 2,516 Дин. | + 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,324Dram (2,823 Дин.) | 2,916 Дин. | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,266Dram (233 Дин.) | 593 Дин. | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,032Dram (190 Дин.) | 195 Дин. | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 862Dram (159 Дин.) | 225 Дин. | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000Dram (27,629 Дин.) | 64,335 Дин. | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (3.68 Дин.) | 12 Дин. | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,882Dram (4,399 Дин.) | 2,997 Дин. | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 702Dram (129 Дин.) | 332 Дин. | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Serbia
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