Cost of living in Armenia compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Armenia is 35% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,265Dram (90 kr) | 138 kr | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,203Dram (61 kr) | 98 kr | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,473Dram (41 kr) | 72 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 723Dram (20 kr) | 15 kr | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,265Dram (35 kr) | 43 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,033Dram (28 kr) | 37 kr | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,705Dram (47 kr) | 56 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 538Dram (15 kr) | 30 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 411Dram (11 kr) | 14 kr | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 437Dram (12 kr) | 20 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,218Dram (89 kr) | 120 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 785Dram (22 kr) | 24 kr | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263Dram (7 kr) | 20 kr | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 523,812Dram (14,404 kr) | 20,714 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 432,631Dram (11,897 kr) | 14,675 kr | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,219Dram (1,573 kr) | 2,161 kr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 450,581Dram (12,390 kr) | 13,744 kr | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 228,829Dram (6,292 kr) | 9,774 kr | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 27,489Dram (756 kr) | 1,410 kr | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,493Dram (234 kr) | 328 kr | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 191,466Dram (5,265 kr) | 4,739 kr | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 73,375Dram (2,018 kr) | 1,437 kr | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,681Dram (211 kr) | 113 kr | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,830Dram (133 kr) | 261 kr | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Armenia is 28% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 41,525Dram (1,142 kr) | 916 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,183Dram (610 kr) | 440 kr | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,334Dram (1,412 kr) | 1,029 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000Dram (1,375 kr) | 1,461 kr | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Armenia is 65% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000Dram (54,996 kr) | 341,519 kr | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 449Dram (12 kr) | 21 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,800Dram (269 kr) | 891 kr | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Armenia is 19% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,446Dram (40 kr) | 70 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,004Dram (83 kr) | 211 kr | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 11,250Dram (309 kr) | 252 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,668Dram (46 kr) | 37 kr | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,615Dram (44 kr) | 34 kr | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,291Dram (35 kr) | 37 kr | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,166Dram (32 kr) | 32 kr | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,225Dram (34 kr) | 19 kr | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,972Dram (109 kr) | 289 kr | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Armenia is 23% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Armenia | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11,043Dram (304 kr) | 467 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,330Dram (174 kr) | 310 kr | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,311Dram (421 kr) | 1,140 kr | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,984Dram (660 kr) | 898 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,230Dram (89 kr) | 145 kr | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,221Dram (34 kr) | 44 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,260Dram (35 kr) | 71 kr | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000Dram (12,374 kr) | 7,556 kr | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15Dram (0.41 kr) | 1.96 kr | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,130Dram (691 kr) | 445 kr | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 914Dram (25 kr) | 69 kr | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,418 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Armenia is 37% cheaper than in Sweden
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