Cost of living in Armenia compared to Spain
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 11% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,420Dram (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494Dram (€8) | €11 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,652Dram (€3.84) | €3.88 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 861Dram (€2.00) | €1.05 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,681Dram (€3.90) | €3.08 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,287Dram (€2.99) | €2.12 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,510Dram (€5.83) | €7 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 911Dram (€2.12) | €2.03 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 347Dram (€0.80) | €1.59 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 558Dram (€1.29) | €1.10 | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,228Dram (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,129Dram (€2.62) | €2.08 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 302Dram (€0.70) | €1.04 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Armenia is about the same as in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 606,047Dram (€1,407) | €1,483 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 381,176Dram (€885) | €1,012 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 62,009Dram (€144) | €110 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 399,840Dram (€928) | €978 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,162Dram (€629) | €698 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 31,848Dram (€74) | €79 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,592Dram (€15) | €25 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000Dram (€696) | €328 | + 112% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 57,329Dram (€133) | €94 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500Dram (€17) | €7 | + 151% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,968Dram (€25) | €12 | + 108% | |
Clothes | + 119% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 119% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,917Dram (€132) | €78 | + 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,000Dram (€91) | €34 | + 163% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 59,396Dram (€138) | €88 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 140,000Dram (€325) | €90 | + 259% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,250,000Dram (€2,901) | €26,459 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 536Dram (€1.24) | €1.49 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,881Dram (€21) | €28 | - 26% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 89% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000Dram (€12) | €10 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10,000Dram (€23) | €7 | + 210% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,792Dram (€46) | €56 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,393Dram (€8) | €4.24 | + 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,375Dram (€10) | €2.64 | + 284% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500Dram (€8) | €3.13 | + 159% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,286Dram (€2.98) | €1.89 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,979Dram (€4.59) | €2.05 | + 124% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,716Dram (€11) | €17 | - 37% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 4% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,129Dram (€26) | €36 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,195Dram (€19) | €17 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44,792Dram (€104) | €48 | + 114% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,824Dram (€92) | €51 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,153Dram (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,662Dram (€3.86) | €3.03 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,469Dram (€3.41) | €4.85 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000Dram (€928) | €465 | + 100% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25Dram (€0.06) | €0.29 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,771Dram (€97) | €53 | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,250Dram (€2.90) | €5.68 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is about the same as in Spain
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