Cost of living in Armenia compared to Spain
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,486Dram (€5.76) | €17 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,330Dram (€5.40) | €9 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,507Dram (€3.49) | €3.67 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 645Dram (€1.49) | €0.96 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | 797Dram (€1.85) | €2.77 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 549Dram (€1.27) | €1.98 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,541Dram (€3.57) | €6 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 482Dram (€1.12) | €2.05 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 376Dram (€0.87) | €1.18 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 469Dram (€1.09) | €0.96 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,116Dram (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 761Dram (€1.76) | €1.92 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 223Dram (€0.52) | €0.94 | - 45% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Armenia is 9% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 531,126Dram (€1,231) | €1,160 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 495,017Dram (€1,147) | €793 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 76,231Dram (€177) | €126 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 384,593Dram (€891) | €765 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 187,011Dram (€433) | €556 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,676Dram (€48) | €82 | - 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 6,535Dram (€15) | €29 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 231,644Dram (€537) | €356 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 63,167Dram (€146) | €94 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,937Dram (€18) | €7 | + 183% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,331Dram (€15) | €11 | + 37% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Armenia is 70% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,705Dram (€118) | €72 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,060Dram (€60) | €31 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,074Dram (€118) | €86 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (€116) | €87 | + 33% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (€4,635) | €24,534 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 489Dram (€1.13) | €1.81 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 17,671Dram (€41) | €36 | + 15% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Armenia is 6% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 447Dram (€1.04) | €8 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,000Dram (€9) | €7 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,884Dram (€25) | €62 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,000Dram (€4.63) | €3.70 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500Dram (€5.79) | €2.43 | + 138% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,250Dram (€2.90) | €2.94 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 780Dram (€1.81) | €1.63 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,194Dram (€2.77) | €1.82 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,587Dram (€8) | €20 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Armenia is 8% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
Armenia | Spain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,680Dram (€18) | €33 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,469Dram (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,367Dram (€31) | €51 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,217Dram (€82) | €45 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,295Dram (€17) | €10 | + 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,756Dram (€4.07) | €2.67 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 860Dram (€1.99) | €4.29 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (€1,043) | €459 | + 127% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20Dram (€0.05) | €0.20 | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,565Dram (€50) | €45 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 892Dram (€2.07) | €5.08 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Armenia is 10% cheaper than in Spain
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