Cost of living in Armenia compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 47% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (₩8,310) | ₩10,778 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (₩7,787) | ₩6,239 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (₩5,038) | ₩5,987 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (₩2,155) | ₩2,684 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 828Dram (₩2,769) | ₩6,039 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (₩1,834) | ₩7,203 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (₩5,151) | ₩16,031 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (₩1,611) | ₩8,264 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (₩1,256) | ₩3,965 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (₩1,568) | ₩2,750 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (₩10,416) | ₩21,608 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (₩2,545) | ₩3,603 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (₩746) | ₩3,056 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 507,556Dram (₩1,696,477) | ₩3,187,450 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 567,269Dram (₩1,896,064) | ₩1,635,570 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,428Dram (₩208,663) | ₩296,309 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 379,286Dram (₩1,267,742) | ₩1,563,740 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (₩625,074) | ₩779,612 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (₩69,108) | ₩86,783 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (₩21,842) | ₩32,020 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (₩774,257) | ₩219,090 | + 253% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (₩211,133) | ₩89,516 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (₩26,530) | ₩15,042 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (₩21,161) | ₩13,774 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 80% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (₩169,478) | ₩69,705 | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (₩87,104) | ₩54,258 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (₩170,711) | ₩82,310 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (₩167,122) | ₩127,854 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 26% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (₩6,684,887) | ₩35,091,300 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (₩1,634) | ₩1,780 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (₩59,065) | ₩59,034 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (₩1,494) | ₩16,011 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (₩13,370) | ₩4,500 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (₩36,379) | ₩22,735 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (₩6,685) | ₩21,034 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (₩8,356) | ₩10,694 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (₩4,178) | ₩5,744 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (₩2,607) | ₩5,884 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (₩3,991) | ₩3,228 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (₩11,989) | ₩14,274 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Armenia | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (₩25,671) | ₩29,483 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (₩11,595) | ₩28,154 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (₩44,679) | ₩273,150 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (₩117,710) | ₩67,850 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (₩24,382) | ₩40,981 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (₩5,870) | ₩5,601 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (₩2,875) | ₩4,364 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (₩1,504,099) | ₩649,900 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (₩67) | ₩236 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (₩72,081) | ₩68,568 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (₩2,982) | ₩4,500 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 568 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in South Korea
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